Jennie Ives

About Jennie Ives

Strategic program leader and executive partner, known for driving company-wide initiatives that deliver measurable results- Exceptional executive communicator / “corporate translator”: I make the complex easy to consume and act on, across every level of the org. Ad hoc Chief of Staff across multiple executives- Highly skilled generalist: With a deep understanding of how every org operates, I connect the dots across silos, accelerate decision-making, and deliver outcomes that no single team could achieve alone- Deep program ownership: I anticipate and can answer 95% of questions about my programs, enabling leaders to focus on decision-making and strategy, and stakeholders to focus on efficient execution- High EQ and relationship-building acumen: Trusted partner to folks of all levels, up to the Board level.

Experience

1. Director, Gtm Operations Programs

   Smartsheet

   May 2025 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   I lead Smartsheet’s highest-priority initiative: driving a $1B+ ARR subscription model shift resulting in multi-million-dollar growth. My role is equal parts strategic program manager, operator, and Chief of Staff-> Exec Alignment & Communication: Own executive alignment, building SteerCo and CEO updates that cut through complexity and clarify tradeoffs, financial implications, and milestones-> Annual planning & OKRs: Partner with executives to translate strategy into clear goals, align cross-functional portfolios, and keep teams accountable to outcomes-> Program & Portfolio Management: Designed the governance framework that keeps 10+ workstreams moving in sync, with clear accountability and success metrics-> Cross-functional connectivity: Work across Product & Engineering, GTM, Finance, and more to accelerate outcomes and ensure decisions stick-> Exec advisor: Viewed as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, simplifying complexity and motivating teams to deliver under tight timelines.

Education

• Wesleyan University

  Bachelor's degree, English

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Social Media
• Writing
• Editing
• Editorial
• Press Releases
• Blogging
• Creative Writing
• Social Networking
• Publishing
• Copy Editing
• Research
• Facebook
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Proofreading
• Training Facilitation
• Meeting Facilitation
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Public Meeting Facilitation
• Training Programme Design
• Employee Training
• Blended Learning
• Public Speaking
• Recruiting