Role Description

As a Strategy Manager, you will be a thought partner to senior leaders, driving the development and execution of company-critical initiatives. You will be at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and execution, ensuring the company makes bold decisions rooted in data and follows through with operational precision.

You will lead strategic problem solving, distilling complex challenges into clear insights and actionable plans. You will also drive cross-functional alignment and program management, ensuring key priorities are tracked, measured, and delivered with rigor. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role requiring a rare blend of strategic thinking, analytical depth, and operational excellence.

You’ll work with teams across the organization—from Product to Finance to People—to craft strategy, dig into data, and drive outcomes that move the company forward.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop company-wide strategy and translate vision into prioritized initiatives.
• Conduct deep dives, opportunity sizing, and data analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Define and track performance metrics, KPIs, and business outcomes to measure success and enable iterative learning.
• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives from problem framing through execution, often playing a hybrid strategy + program management role.
• Design and run operating cadences (QBRs, strategic reviews) that keep executive leadership informed and aligned.
• Facilitate alignment across functions, surfacing tradeoffs and enabling timely decision-making.
• Identify and de-risk potential execution challenges early through data, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Create high-quality, data-backed materials to support C-level decision making.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, management consulting, investment banking, or a related field
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; can structure ambiguous problems and design analytical frameworks
• Proven ability to dive deep into data (SQL, Excel, BI tools, etc.) to generate insights and drive recommendations
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and driving alignment among diverse stakeholders
• Strong understanding of strategic planning cycles, business performance metrics, and organizational scaling
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; experience preparing content for and presenting to senior executives
• Ability to toggle between high-level strategic thinking and detail-oriented execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in consulting preferred

Compensation

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 Business Strategy & Operations team unlocks the company's full potential by driving strategic initiatives and enabling operational excellence. We blend analytical rigor with creative problem-solving to tackle Dropbox’s biggest opportunities and challenges across all business functions. Partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Finance, we turn strategic vision into actionable plans that guide growth, optimize performance, and enhance decision-making. Our work shapes the future of Dropbox by leading cross-functional business planning, developing insights that inform corporate and business unit strategies, and building the systems and processes that power scalable success. If you're passionate about strategic thinking, solving complex problems, and creating impact through collaboration, join our Business Strategy & Operations team. Areas of work include Corporate Strategy, Business Unit Strategy, Sales Operations, Business Planning, Strategic Insights, and Business Systems Development. Areas of work include Strategic Partnerships, Channel Development, Distribution Strategy, Partner Management, Revenue Growth Initiatives, and Market Expansion.

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.