[Remote] Director, Analytics Engineering & BI Platform (Remote Eligible)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Smartsheet has been a leader in work management solutions for over 20 years, and they are seeking a seasoned analytics engineering leader to drive the next chapter of their data platform and governance capabilities. This role will involve leading the analytics engineering strategy, ensuring data quality and governance, and collaborating with various departments to support data-driven decisions across the company.ResponsibilitiesLead analytics engineering strategy and execution, owning the design and evolution of core data models using modern practices — Data Vault, dimensional modeling, dbt on Snowflake — with a clear roadmap toward a Databricks lakehouse architectureOwn the company-wide semantic layer and metrics store, ensuring Bookings, ARR, NDRR, and other critical business metrics have a single, version-controlled, trusted definition consumable by every downstream tool and AI agentDrive Finance Analytics, including ownership of Bookings, ARR, NDRR, segment and territory reporting, and month-end close pipelines, partnering closely with Finance and Revenue OperationsSet the standard for data governance and data quality, including discoverability, lineage, access controls, and data contracts between upstream producers and downstream consumers — leveraging Atlan, Unity Catalog, and Monte CarloOwn data egress and reverse-ETL strategy, governing pipelines from the data warehouse to downstream platforms including Salesforce, Marketo, Gainsight, Outreach, Thoughtspot, Tableau, and AmplitudeShape our AI data strategy, ensuring data assets are structured, documented, and governed to serve as reliable foundations for AI agents, LLM-based analytics, and intelligent product features — while driving data-as-a-product principles and platform cost disciplineLead cross-functional strategic programs including Quote-to-Cash modernization, unified customer data modeling, and the Snowflake-to-Databricks migration, acting as a key decision-maker across multi-quarter initiativesDevelop cross-team relationships across functional leadership and BI partners to ensure we are meeting existing analytics needs and are well-positioned to meet the needs of the futureBuild, develop, and lead a high-performing team, managing vendor and partner relationships, and evolving team capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly maturing data platformSkills10+ years in analytics engineering, data engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, with 5+ years of people management and a track record of developing senior ICs and leadsDeep hands-on proficiency in SQL, Python, and dbt with strong experience on Databricks, familiarity with SnowflakeProven experience with Finance and Revenue analytics — Bookings, ARR, NDRR, Quote-to-Cash — and demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Finance and RevOps stakeholdersExpert-level data modeling skills spanning Data Vault 2.0 (hub/satellite/link design), Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold layer design for lakehouse environments), and Semantic Layer development (dbt Semantic Layer,) — with the ability to set modeling standards and make authoritative architectural decisions across all three paradigmsDeep understanding of DataOps and data reliability practices, including CI/CD for data pipelines, automated testing frameworks (dbt tests), and orchestration governance (Airflow), layered data presentationsDemonstrated ownership of data governance programs at scale — quality, lineage, cataloging, access management — including data contract design between producers and consumersExperience operating and managing data egress and reverse-ETL pipelines to CRM, marketing automation, and customer success platformsExperience leading cloud data platform migrations (Snowflake, Databricks, or comparable lakehouse architectures) and familiarity with AI/ML-adjacent data requirements including feature stores, embedding-ready models, and the infrastructure needs of LLM and agentic applicationsStrong program management instincts with the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional initiatives and translate technical complexity into clear narratives for executive and practitioner audiences alikeExperience in a SaaS organization with familiarity with microservices-based product architectures, and a conviction that data modeling is software engineering — held to the same standards of testing, documentation, and deployment rigorBenefitsEmployer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees401k 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 productivityFlexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time OffUS employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plansUS employees receive 12 paid holidays per yearUp to 24 weeks of Parental LeavePersonal paid Volunteer Day to support our communityOpportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online coursesCompany Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet accountTeleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)This role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunityCompany OverviewSmartsheet is a cloud-based work management platform that empowers collaboration, drives better decision-making, and accelerates innovation. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.smartsheet.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSmartsheet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2026, 54 in 2025, 58 in 2024, 46 in 2023, 57 in 2022, 32 in 2021, 41 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.