Senior Product Manager – People Systems

Smartsheet

. Own the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for the People systems pillar .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing People systems, including Workday, Docebo, and Greenhouse, while ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and compliance. Capable of translating business processes into scalable system capabilities and effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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Product ManagementHRIS ExperienceSystem IntegrationWorkday FamiliarityPeople Analytics

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Hard Skills

Product VisionRoadmap PrioritizationSystem Requirements TranslationData IntegrityOperational Risk ManagementWorkforce Data FlowsEmployee Lifecycle ProcessesScalable System CapabilitiesGovernance PlanningAnalytics Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInfluencing SkillsPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayDoceboGreenhousePeople Analytics ToolsFinance SystemsIdentity Systems

Industry Keywords

People OperationsEmployee Lifecycle WorkflowsOperational NeedsSystem Health MetricsStakeholder Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for the People systems pillar
Partner with HR and People Operations stakeholders to understand employee lifecycle workflows and operational needs
Present the product roadmap quarterly to senior leadership and report on the health of people analytics
Steward the evolution of Workday, Docebo, Greenhouse, and related People analytics tools
Ensure reliable integrations between People systems and Finance, Identity systems, and analytics platforms
Translate workforce processes and operational needs into system requirements and prioritization decisions
Balance new capabilities with system reliability, data integrity, and compliance requirements
Partner with Engineering teams to shape scalable workforce systems and automation solutions
Support People data, reporting, and workforce insights initiatives
Establish and monitor system health and adoption metrics
Communicate roadmap priorities and system changes to stakeholders and leadership
Support governance and lifecycle planning for People platform changes and enhancements
Report to the Director of Corporate Systems and collaborate with Engineering and business stakeholders across the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience supporting enterprise systems as a Product Manager, Systems Analyst, or similar role
Experience working within HRIS or People systems environments
Ability to make prioritization calls in an environment where operational risk and workforce impact are always in the equation
Credible partnership with HR and Engineering through understanding workflows on both sides
Familiarity with Workday, Docebo, Greenhouse, or similar workforce platforms
Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes and People operations workflows
Experience with system integrations and workforce data flows
Ability to translate business processes into scalable system capabilities
Strong prioritization skills and comfort balancing operational needs and technical constraints
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
Experience enabling People analytics or reporting capabilities is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
Market competitive incentive opportunity