Strategic Engineering Director

2 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Smartsheet Full time

At Smartsheet, we're revolutionizing how organizations achieve impactful change. With millions of users worldwide, we empower teams across diverse industries to streamline thousands of projects, programs, and processes.

This key strategic role sits at the heart of our platform and services teams, empowering connections between Smartsheet and other systems. You'll lead initiatives to scale our products almost infinitely, envisioning the next level of growth and efficiency.

You will oversee a vibrant team of directors and engineers dedicated to crafting visually captivating and user-friendly products, build on strong foundations. You will empower organizations, from small businesses to global enterprise leaders, to seamlessly manage and automate their work, whether in the office or on the go.

Our SVP of Platform is based in our Edinburgh office. You may choose to work from our Edinburgh or London offices, or you may choose to work remotely from anywhere in the UK.

You Will:

  • Build and nurture high-performing teams and leaders through strategic hiring, coaching, and development initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices to enhance velocity and productivity.
  • Develop clear goals, roadmaps, and delivery timelines to support Smartsheet's rapid and sustainable growth.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering leadership to prioritize, plan, and allocate resources effectively across departments.
  • Contribute to shaping Smartsheet's corporate strategic vision and day-to-day operations as a key member of the Senior Engineering Leadership Team.

You Have:

  • 13+ years of experience building and leading a growing engineering function, ideally for a SaaS offering.
  • A proven track record of crafting captivating and intuitive user experiences that resonate with end-users.
  • Over a decade of hands-on experience in building and steering engineering teams to success, particularly within the realm of SaaS offerings.
  • Expertise in nurturing and scaling high-performing engineering talent, fostering an environment where excellence thrives.
  • A thoughtful and strategic approach to engineering leadership, driving innovation while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency.
  • A genuine passion for creating exceptional enterprise products that cater to a diverse global customer base.
  • The ability to forge strong partnerships and alignment with cross-functional teams, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders to execute on strategic objectives.
  • A collaborative mindset, leveraging your technical expertise to drive positive outcomes across interdisciplinary teams.
  • Experience operating in environments supporting substantial user bases, ranging from tens to hundreds of millions of monthly active users.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

As a key member of our Senior Engineering Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Smartsheet's strategic vision and driving innovation. If you're passionate about leading high-performing teams and creating exceptional user experiences, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members.
  • Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible roles.
  • Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount).
  • Monthly contributions toward your pension.
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity.
  • 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program.
  • 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave.
  • 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave.
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses.
  • Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account.
  • Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific).

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, we've created a place where everyone is welcome – people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description – if your career path has been non-traditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works – join us.



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