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Chief of Staff to the CEO

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in San Francisco, CA
187K-253K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in San Francisco, CA
187K-253K Annually
Senior level
The Chief of Staff to the CEO will drive strategic execution, manage priorities, facilitate communications, and support decision-making with analytics. They'll enhance collaboration and efficiency across teams while supporting the CEO's agenda and travel needs.
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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 (top-tier consulting firm or investment banking experience required. Ideally have additional experience in 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
  • Resides in California, Bay Area strong preferred 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a product role at a tech company
Compensation
US Zone 1
$187,000$253,000 USD
US Zone 2
$168,300$227,700 USD
US Zone 3
$149,600$202,400 USD

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