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Smartsheet consulting and implementation: Solutions that save Bayer 20,000 hours.

We are your Smartsheet Gold Partner for resource management, project management, scenario planning, and process automation. Close the execution gap between your strategy and daily implementation. As a leading Smartsheet partner in Germany, we support companies throughout the DACH region.

The architecture of success: 4 layers for intelligent work

True transformation doesn't just happen on the surface. Smartsheet has radically reimagined its platform: moving away from pure spreadsheet management to a multi-layered architecture that combines human creativity with machine intelligence.

We no longer view your company as a collection of loose files, but as an integrated system. These four layers work together seamlessly to break down silos and make your strategy scalable.

Illustration: Digital transformation process step
Experience Layer

In a complex working environment, focus is the most valuable asset. The Experience Layer decouples data depth from the view. This means that a CEO needs different dashboards than an external freelancer—even though both are working with the same data.

 

With WorkApps and the Unified Workspace, we create role-based work environments that require no training. No distractions from unnecessary columns, no accidental deletion of formulas. We deliver customized interfaces for web and mobile that reduce complexity and dramatically increase acceptance within the team.

 

  • Core Capabilities: WorkApps, Dynamic View, Mobile App.

  • Your benefit: Maximum user acceptance and data security through curated views.

Data alone is just raw material. The AI Orchestration Layer is the engine that transforms this material into decisions. Here, AI agents work in the background to recognize patterns that escape the human eye.

Instead of manually writing formulas or summarizing texts, you orchestrate results.

 

Ask about your project data in natural language: "Which budgets are at risk of being exceeded in Q4?" or let SmartAssist visualize complex relationships. This is not a gimmick, but operational intelligence that frees your teams from administrative work.

 

  • Core Capabilities: Generative Insights, Formula Assistant, Text & Image Analysis.

  • The benefits for you: Faster decision-making and proactive risk management instead of reactive firefighting.

Why reinvent the wheel? The Applications Layer provides ready-made, proven solution architectures. We don't start from scratch, but implement "solution blueprints" for specific areas of the business.

 

Whether it's a modern PMO, an agile marketing operations system, or strategic IT portfolio management, these applications are designed to grow with your business. They combine best practice processes with the flexibility you need. This transforms a project tool into a company-wide platform for value creation.

 

  • Core Capabilities: Control Center, Resource Management, Portfolio Blueprints.

  • Your benefit: Faster time-to-value and standardized processes across departmental boundaries.

No technology can function without trust. The Foundational Layer forms the backbone of your digital transformation. It guarantees that your data—your most important asset—is protected according to the highest security standards.

 

We are referring to enterprise-grade governance: from encryption (BYOK) and granular access rights to data residency in the EU (Frankfurt). IT administrators gain full control and transparency, while teams remain agile. This allows you to meet compliance requirements (GDPR) without slowing down the pace of innovation.

 

  • Core Capabilities: Admin Center, EU Data Regions, Single Sign-On (SSO), Encryption.

  • Your benefit: Risk-free scaling and full compliance security for corporations.

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The future of your processes with Smartsheet AI

In this specialized training, learn how to integrate Smartsheet's latest AI innovations into your daily workflows and bridge the gap between technical potential and actual application to manage your projects more efficiently and data-driven than ever before.

Master Smartsheet's latest AI features in this hands-on workshop and learn how to bridge the strategic gap between technical innovation and operational implementation.
Master Smartsheet's latest AI features in this hands-on workshop and learn how to bridge the strategic gap between technical innovation and operational implementation.
Master Smartsheet's latest AI features in this hands-on workshop and learn how to bridge the strategic gap between technical innovation and operational implementation.
Learn how we set global standards for the FEW Group and saved 30 percent in administrative costs while synchronizing 200 projects across three continents.

One system.
Infinite possibilities.

True agility only happens when departments speak the same language. Smartsheet is flexible enough to solve highly specific problems—and structured enough to bring everything together in one central truth. Choose your entry point and discover how we transform your departmental silos into connected ecosystems.

Smartsheet project management closes the gap between strategy and execution. We build PMO solutions that visualize project portfolio management with Smartsheet, capacity planning, and real-time budget tracking. This includes our structured gate review system with Smartsheet and predictive scenario planning with Smartsheet.

From briefing to launch without friction. Use automated approval workflows, digital asset management (DAM), and brand portals to drastically reduce your time to market.

Manage not only tickets, but strategies. Combine sprint planning, IT project portfolio, and asset management in one system that creates transparency for stakeholders and breaks down silos on the business side.

Smartsheet automation eliminates busywork. We'll show you how to automate Smartsheet with Smartsheet AI and n8n. Smartsheet with n8n and simplify complex processes. From intelligent data analysis to self-managing workflows.

Scale securely. With the Admin Center, you maintain control over global users, licenses, and data protection policies. We implement governance structures that enable innovation and ensure compliance.

Smartsheet is not an island. We seamlessly connect your core systems (SAP, Salesforce, Jira, Microsoft 365) with each other, for example with Smartsheet and n8n. Data automatically flows to where decisions are made.

Smartsheet implementation: How we use the platform in your organization

Smartsheet is not rigid software, but rather a flexible building block for digital processes. We configure the platform so that it adapts precisely to your workflows—not the other way around.

resource management

Who is overloaded? Who has capacity? We use Smartsheet to make your resource planning transparent and identify bottlenecks weeks in advance. With the new scenario planning feature, you can also run through different resource scenarios and make data-driven decisions.

Project & Portfolio Management

From individual projects to portfolio strategy. We build your PMO in Smartsheet—including budget control, risk management, and automated reporting.

Marketing & Content Operations

Get campaigns out the door faster. We connect Smartsheet with Brandfolder so your assets and workflows work together seamlessly.

scenario planning

Make the future predictable. We implement scenario planning with Smartsheet so your team can simulate different scenarios and make informed decisions.

Trusted by global market leaders

Theory is good, results are better. See how leading companies are redefining operational excellence with Smartsheet—from strict pharmaceutical compliance to global high-tech manufacturing.

How McLaren Racing used Smartsheet to scale its PMO from a single person to a team of seven, consolidate its tech stack, and plan wind tunnel tests 70% faster.
How Thermo Fisher Scientific uses Smartsheet to create up-to-date dashboards and roadmaps for the entire Quality Division—enabling faster, more informed decision-making.
How Thermo Fisher Scientific uses Smartsheet to create up-to-date dashboards and roadmaps for the entire Quality Division—enabling faster, more informed decision-making.
Learn how we established a global single source of truth for the world market leader FEW Automotive Group to synchronize 120 projects across three continents.
Compliance meets agility: How Bayer saves 20,000 working hours annually and manages 1,500+ projects without violating strict pharmaceutical regulations.
How ZEISS used Smartsheet to create a global "operational heartbeat" that synchronizes plants worldwide and automatically enforces quality standards.

From system chaos to strategic clarity

Many companies have powerful tools (ERP, CRM, PLM), but these work in isolation. Data remains stuck in silos, and teams struggle with manual transfers. We transform this "disconnected company" into a centrally controlled system.

Isolated systems

Data trapped in silos

Important information is isolated in ERP, CRM, or PLM systems. Without a connection, there is no overall picture.

Confusion due to tool overload

Teams juggle local Excel lists, emails, and dozens of different project apps. There is no "single source of truth."

Decisions in the rearview mirror

Managers lack real-time dashboards. Decisions are based on outdated information, leading to reactive actions and missed opportunities.

Smartsheet

The single source of truth

We connect your disparate systems to create a single source of truth. A reliable dashboard provides management with clear facts at all times.

Automated workflows

We replace manual processes with intelligent workflows that automatically drive data from A to B and move work forward.

Empowerment through data clarity

Give every team member access to the right information at the right time. This way, strategy is not only planned, but also executed with confidence.


We don't deliver empty licenses, we deliver results. Our "Structure creates Security" approach ensures that the tool fits your process – not the other way around.

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analysis

We audit your current tool landscape, uncover inefficient "Excel workarounds," and identify immediately implementable "quick wins" that will give your team some breathing room right away.

2

blueprint

We translate your processes into a clean technical architecture. This ensures that your solution not only fits today, but also remains stable and clear even when the project volume doubles.

3

Enablement: Smartsheet Training & Certification

We provide your administrators and users with intensive practical training through our Smartsheet training and certification program. Our goal is to enable your team to independently manage, maintain, and further develop the system without the need for expensive ongoing consulting services.

Smartsheet Project Management: Portfolio Dashboard Overview

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Why should we purchase Smartsheet through a partner rather than directly from the manufacturer?

Direct purchase only provides you with the software. As a certified partner, we offer you licenses on account, German-language support, and, above all, strategic consulting to ensure that the tool is actually used. We are familiar with the specific requirements of the DACH market and can help you avoid costly misconfigurations right from the start.

Absolutely. Smartsheet offers hosting in the EU region (Frankfurt) for European customers. This means your data remains within the European legal jurisdiction. The platform also supports enterprise security standards such as single sign-on (SSO) and granular access rights, which we configure together with your IT department.

Yes, because Smartsheet doesn't replace Excel, it complements it where Excel falls short: collaboration. While Excel is great for individual calculations, Smartsheet creates automated workflows, notifications, and true project transparency. It also integrates seamlessly into your Microsoft world (Teams, Outlook), so you don't have to leave your familiar environment.

That depends on your level of maturity. We often implement a quick-start project for a single team (e.g., marketing planning) in 2–4 weeks. We support more complex PMO structures or company-wide rollouts over several months—always with the goal of making initial results ("low-hanging fruit") visible after just a few days.

Yes. Isolated data islands are a risk. We use tools such as n8n or native connectors to connect Smartsheet as a flexible interface with your core systems (such as SAP or Salesforce). This allows data to flow automatically without manual copy-pasting.

Technology is worthless if it is not used. Our "empowerment" approach means that we not only train your administrators, but also offer customized workshops for users. We don't let you go until your team is confident in using the new solution.

Smartsheet offers four licensing models: Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Advanced Work Management (AWM). Smartsheet costs depend on the number of users and the features required. As a Gold Partner, you can purchase licenses directly from us on account, receive German-language support, and benefit from our implementation experience. For a non-binding cost estimate, please use our potential analysis.

Smartsheet consulting for your medium-sized business

As a certified Smartsheet Gold Partner in the DACH region, Lighthouse Consultings offers comprehensive Smartsheet consulting services: from the initial potential analysis to implementation and training for your teams. Our consulting services cover all Smartsheet functions and help you find the right solution for your organization. Discover how Smartsheet can transform your work processes and which functions offer the greatest benefits in your specific context.

Smartsheet Consulting: Overview of our services

Our Smartsheet consulting begins with a structured overview of your current work processes. We get to know your organization, analyze your requirements, and develop a customized solution. The Smartsheet implementation process includes: worksheets and grids for structured project management, reports and dashboards for management overview, automations for recurring processes, and integration with existing systems such as SAP, Salesforce, and Microsoft 365. Our support accompanies you from the initial configuration to productive use by all employees.

Smartsheet Project Management: What You Need

Discover which Smartsheet solution is right for your business in a free initial consultation. Our consultation will provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision.

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