Sr. Risk & Renewal Operations Manager - Central at Smartsheet

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday. We are looking for a Sr. Risk and Renewals Operations Manager to develop and manage a world-class customer renewal and risk management operation. You will focus on operationalizing churn mitigation and renewal excellence, taking high-level risk identification and commercial strategies and converting them into scalable, automated processes. Your objective is to move the organization toward a disciplined, proactive risk management motion and optimized renewal process that protects our global recurring revenue base. You Will • Standardize Renewal Journeys: Design and implement renewal paths based on customer value and complexity. This includes automating high-volume renewals and establishing workback schedules for enterprise-level accounts. • Systematize Risk Workflows: Architect the CRM and Gainsight workflows necessary to move the organization toward 100 percent proactive risk identification at least 90 days prior to renewal. • Manage Renewal Planning Rhythms: Develop and support the execution of renewal planning and forecasting rhythms. You will establish the recurring operational cadences needed to maintain visibility into the book of business and ensure proper accountability across Sales and Customer Success teams. • Improve Forecasting Predictability: Own the weekly aggregation and formalization of the renewals forecast. You will drive the evolution of the reporting infrastructure that provides visibility into risk aging, engagement gaps, and forecast accuracy. • Operationalize Mitigation Playbooks: Partner with leadership to design mitigation strategies. You will support the build-out of associated playbooks, enablement assets, and tracking mechanisms for the field. • Enforce Commercial Policy: Support the development of commercial contract renewal standards and oversee adherence within Customer Success. You will ensure systems and processes are optimized to maximize successful on-time customer renewal. • Continuous Process Improvement: Regularly audit and iterate on renewal processes to remove friction for our internal teams and our customers. You Have • 7+ years of experience in Renewals Operations, Sales Operations, or Commercial Risk Management in an Enterprise SaaS environment. • Systems Thinking: Demonstrated ability to translate complex commercial policies into streamlined system workflows in Salesforce or Gainsight. • Commercial Fluency: Strong understanding of SaaS contract mechanics, including multi-year terms, uplift caps, and termination logic. • Analytical Discipline: Leverage retention data to diagnose root causes for cancellations and downgrades to design segmented, process-based mitigations. • Collaboration Skills: Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Sales to formalize and scale commercial processes. Current US Perks & Benefits: • Medical/vision and dental coverage options 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) Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity. US Base Salary Pay Range$112,000—$142,500 USD Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. #LI-Remote