Director, Virtual First

Role Description

Dropbox’s model reflects our mission to design a more enlightened way of working, rooted in the same simplicity, intentionality, and human-centered design that have defined our products from day one. As an early pioneer and award-winning leader in the future of work, we pair the flexibility of remote work with intentional in-person connection to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate impact. This approach has helped cultivate a high-impact, high-growth environment where Dropboxers can do meaningful work from anywhere while continuing to innovate and thrive.

As the Director of Virtual First, you will be a strategic, highly visible leader responsible for driving the evolution and continuous improvement of our operating model. Reporting into the VP of Employee Experience, you will partner across the People organization and broader business, including the Office of the CEO, Real Estate and Workplace Services, Corporate IT, Internal & External Communications, Events, and product teams, to shape how we work, collaborate, and connect in a primarily remote environment. Your leadership will directly influence how 2,000+ Dropboxers experience work each day and ensure Dropbox remains a category leader in flexible, human-centered, high-performance work design. In this role, you will lead the core strategy and execution of Virtual First, guiding a team of program managers and specialists to design and deliver company-wide collaboration, connection, and distributed work practices at scale.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, forward-thinking operator who balances strategic vision with exceptional executional rigor. You have led complex, enterprise-wide programs that drive behavior change, improve ways of working, and shape culture, ideally in distributed or remote-first environments. You can set a bold Virtual First strategy and also roll up your sleeves to operationalize it through strong program design, cross-functional partnership, and clear communication. As an experienced people manager, you develop high-performing teams with clarity and empathy. You thrive in ambiguity, navigate organizational complexity with ease, and build alignment across diverse stakeholders. You bring deep expertise in program management, collaboration practices, and experience design, along with a bias for innovation and continuous improvement. Above all, you are energized by the opportunity to intentionally design how work happens at Dropbox.

Responsibilities

Virtual First Strategy & Vision

• Set and evolve the long-term strategy for Virtual First, translating insights, research, and business needs into the operating model
• Partner with senior leaders to align on priorities and success measures that advance our future-of-work vision

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

Program Design & Experience Innovation

Team Leadership

Operational Excellence & Planning

Communication & Change Leadership

Insights, Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

US Zone 1$234,200—$316,800 USDUS Zone 2$210,800—$285,200 USDUS Zone 3$187,300—$253,500 USD

The range(s) listed above is the expected annual salary / OTE (On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.

Please note, OTE are for sales roles only.

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 takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location / metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. We target most new hire offers between the minimum up to the middle of the range.

Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current US Zone locations are as follows :

Dropbox is a Virtual First company and is open to hiring candidates in all authorized locations.

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox People Team is designing a workplace where every Dropboxer can thrive. We take a human-centered, HR as a Product approach—treating programs like well-crafted products shaped by employee and candidate needs, informed by data, and backed by actionable insights. Our team continuously innovates to attract, develop, and retain world-class talent while building a culture of experimentation, craft, and community. From fostering connection in our Virtual First model to scaling HR systems and offering personalized learning tools, we build experiences that evolve with our people. We think big, act fast, and adapt with agility—grounded in outcomes, empathy, and clear communication. Areas of work include Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnership, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and Employee Experience.

Benefits

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 :

Additional benefit details are available upon request.

Dropbox supports responsible use of AI for preparation, but misrepresentation of skills or experience is not permitted. See our AI philosophy.

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.