Offer summary

Qualifications:

5–7 years of experience in top-tier consulting or investment banking followed by a strategy or business operations role in tech., Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills., Strong communication and collaboration abilities across all levels of the organization., Experience with AI-driven tools to enhance operational efficiency..

Key responsibilities:

Drive strategic execution by managing CEO-driven initiatives and ensuring organizational alignment.

Optimize the CEO’s agenda for effective use of executive time.

Facilitate internal and external communications, executive meetings, and strategic planning sessions.

Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, providing data-driven insights for decision-making.

Job description

Role Description

We’re looking for a proactive and highly strategic Chief of Staff to partner closely with Dropbox’s co-founder and CEO, Drew Houston, and the executive leadership team. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact strategic decision-making and operational efficiency at the highest level. You will serve as a critical liaison, advisor, and facilitator, ensuring strategic priorities are clearly defined, communicated, and executed.

Responsibilities

Drive strategic execution by managing CEO-driven initiatives, ensuring alignment and follow-through across the organization
Optimize and prioritize the CEO’s agenda, ensuring strategic utilization of executive time.
Facilitate critical internal and external communications, executive meetings, board preparation, and high-level strategic planning sessions
Act as a primary point of contact and strategic advisor, supporting CEO decision-making with data-driven insights and analytics
Leverage advanced AI and automation tools to streamline executive processes, improve decision-making speed, and enhance strategic outcomes
Foster cross-functional collaboration, aligning diverse teams toward common strategic objectives
Provide cohesion for executive leadership team, ensuring priorities are balanced across CEO and other executive demands
Manage processes and rhythms for CEO in partnership with Executive Assistant and other members of Office of the CEO team
Regularly accompany the CEO on essential business travel, ensuring seamless execution of priorities on the road

Requirements

5–7 years of experience (combination of top-tier consulting firm or investment bank followed by a strategy/product/business operations role at a tech company)
Experience in strategic planning and other company operating rhythms
Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills
Strong communicator and collaborator with employees of all levels and departments
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder dynamics at executive levels
Experience utilizing AI-driven tools to improve operational efficiency and strategic decision-making
Ability to travel regularly with the CEO, sometimes on short notice