Director, Strategy and Business Operations

Dropbox · Remote

Company

Dropbox

Location

Remote

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Role Description

As Director, Strategy and Business Operations, you will work closely with the VP of Strategy and Business Operations to create and implement the corporate planning process for Dropbox. The corporate planning process includes strategic planning, operational planning, and working with Finance to put those inputs into our Financial Planning Process. As part of corporate planning, we will also set goals/OKR/key metrics for the Executive Team and work with HR to ensure every Dropboxer has goals for the coming year. Key outputs from the corporate planning process will be (i) refined/revised corporate and business strategies, (ii) strategic roadmap, (ii) long range plan, (iv) corporate, business, functional group operating plans, (v) next year's budget (Finance led, strategy process provides input), and (vi) next year's goals (OKRs) and key metrics. Having a rigorous, streamlined process will allow Dropbox to find the largest opportunities and organize around activities that will deliver the most value to customers, potential customers, and shareholders over time.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Dropbox’s VP, Strategy and Business Operations to design and execute Dropbox’s corporate planning process
  • Drive the strategic long range planning process in collaboration with Finance to set long-term targets
  • Collaborate with the Executive Team, senior leaders, and cross-function teams to develop business cases and define a strategic roadmap
  • Define the operational planning process and work with business and functional leaders to plan and execute our strategic roadmap
  • Support Finance in developing next year’s budget by serving as a subject matter expertise on our strategic roadmap
  • Guide development of our goals and OKR process at the Executive Team level and work with Human Resources to implement a process for every Dropboxer to have a set of SMART goals
Requirements
  • 7+ years experience in business management, strategy, or other related fields
  • Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance; M.B.A. or other advanced technical degree strongly preferred
  • Significant experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple partners; experience with a scaling business is a plus
  • Strong relationship-building skills and experience working closely with senior executives, the ability to develop strong working relationships with business functions quickly to develop plans and drive execution
  • You are highly analytical, good at breaking down problems and delivering actions
  • You have a low ego attitude: willing to shift from high-level critical thinking, to rolling up your sleeves and supporting implementation
  • You are comfortable with ambiguity and a dynamic business landscape
Total Rewards
For candidates hired in Colorado, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is $191,900 - $225,800 - $259,700.
This salary/OTE range represents the low, middle, and high end of the salary or OTE (Sales roles) range for this position, and is subject to change. To determine a Dropboxer’s starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. This position may be considered a promotional opportunity
Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families.  Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: 
  • Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • (US Only) Competitive 401(k) Plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
  • Flexible Time Off/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 11 Company-wide PTO days, Volunteer time off and more
  • Protection Plans including; Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Travel benefit plans
  • Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food & groceries, and much more
  • Parental benefits including; Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA (US Only), Fertility Benefits (US Only), Adoption and Surrogacy support and Lactation Support  
  • Mental Health and Wellness benefits 
  • Free Dropbox space for your friends and family

Additional benefits details are available upon request.

Dropbox is in the process of updating our technology to provide pay ranges in New York City based on the recent amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). If you are based in NYC and have any questions about the pay range for this role, please contact paytransparency@ and provide your name and the job title to which you are interested in applying.

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Date Posted

12/13/2022

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