Role Description
This is a critical role with high visibility and impact within Dropbox. You’ll get to work on a wide range of strategic and meaningful projects that will hone your analytical abilities and people skills, while gaining significant exposure to senior leaders and key stakeholders. You will be responsible for driving successful execution of cross-functional initiatives to advance our DEI mission of “. Dropbox has a strong DEI foundation and is currently going through a transformation to meet the needs of our changing business and external environment.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to spearhead our DEI initiatives, including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and inclusive experiences, while driving strategic DEI communications. Reporting to the VP of DEI, you will be pivotal in advancing our DEI goals, ensuring our DEI efforts are cohesive, impactful, and aligned with our business objectives.
The ideal candidate is a visionary with a strong track record in DEI, capable of leading through influence and collaboration across all organizational levels. You should have extensive experience in program management, communications, and designing DEI learning and development programs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the principal liaison for Dropbox’s ERG program, providing strategic consultation, guidance, and governance.
- Design and implement frameworks to support and elevate ERG development, including strategies, programming, and tracking mechanisms to monitor and evaluate ERG impact and ROI.
- Establish relationships with external networks and organizations aligned with our DEI and ERG objectives.
- Utilize data-driven insights to enhance inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle within a Virtual First (VF) environment.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Talent Brand to design DEI experiences that showcase the advantages of DEI at Dropbox.
- Orchestrate impactful DEI Town Halls and manage special DEI projects.
- Collaborate with the Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) team to integrate DEI within existing programming.
- Partner with external experts to design specialized development programs supporting mentorship and sponsorship.
- Work with People Analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and apply insights to enhance DEI efforts.
- Partner with the VP of DEI to drive strategic initiatives, including annual planning, long-term vision development, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Oversee the tracking and progress of DEI objectives and key results (OKRs).
- Provide operational support for the DEI team, including budgeting and procurement processes.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities to drive strategic DEI initiatives.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that amplifies our DEI mission.
- Collaborate with internal and external communications teams to define effective engagement strategies and channels for DEI messaging.
- Produce engaging omni-channel content that resonates globally, emphasizing employee storytelling.
- Lead the development and publication of critical DEI documents, including Annual and ESG reports.
- Support leadership in DEI communications through key messaging, talking points, and briefings.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Communications, Talent Branding within the DEI or HR function, with a demonstrated history of leadership and strategic impact.
- Minimum of 8+ years in program management, ideally within HR/DEI or a learning function, demonstrating experience in managing complex programs and delivering end-to-end program execution.
- Proven experience in leading and consulting ERGs and developing scalable DEI communication strategies.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead through influence and build consensus-based support for DEI initiatives.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation for actionable recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Extensive experience with DEI principles and practice.
- Experience working cross functionally in a corporate environment.
- Proficiency in data and analytics tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Tableau).
- Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) and/or DEI.
- Background in the development and execution of enterprise-wide events.
- Proven ability to connect and inspire a global audience through DEI communications.
This senior leadership position requires a strategic thinker passionate about DEI, capable of delivering impactful communication and experiences. Join us in shaping a more inclusive and enlightened future at Dropbox.
Total Rewards
US Zone 1
This role is not available in Zone 1
US Zone 2
$161,100—$217,900 USD
US Zone 3
$143,100—$193,700 USD
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Dropbox is a special place where we are all seeking to fulfill our mission to design a more enlightened way of working. We’re looking for innovative talent to join us on our journey. The words shared by our founders at the start of Dropbox still ring true today. Wouldn’t it be great if our working environment—and the tools we use—were designed with people’s actual needs in mind? Imagine if every minute at work were well spent—if we could focus and spend our time on the things that matter. This is possible, and Dropbox is connecting the dots. The nearly 3,000 Dropboxers around the world have helped make Dropbox a living workspace - the place where people come together and their ideas come to life. Our 700+ million global users have been some of our best salespeople, and they have helped us acquire customers with incredible efficiency. As a result, we reached a billion dollar revenue run rate faster than any software-as-a-service company in history. Dropbox is making the dream of a fulfilling and seamless work life a reality. We hope you’ll join us on the journey.
Why Work With Us
Our remote work model is a deliberate shift to provide greater flexibility, create a level-playing field, and evolve our culture to focus on people over places. Being a Virtual First company has allowed us to focus on our impact and effectiveness, by making investments in our employees according to what they need to do their best work.
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