Chief of Staff to the GM of Dash

Role Description

We’re hiring a

Chief of Staff to the GM of Dash

, Dropbox’s AI initiative reimagining the future of knowledge work. This is not a generalist support role. It’s a

strategic, high-trust position

designed to operate as an extension of the GM, shaping how Dash grows, scales, and wins.

You’ll partner closely with the GM to drive

long-term clarity

, resolve

cross-functional ambiguity

, and scale strategic decision-making across EPD

(Engineering,

Product, Design) and business leadership. This role is for someone who has

built before

—ex-founders, product leaders, and operator-strategists who understand how to scale complex orgs, shape product direction, and align enterprise momentum.

You’ll serve as the connective tissue between

product, strategy, and the executive layer

, helping steer Dash’s evolution, align vision with execution, and drive forward our most important bets.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership to GM

Operate as a right hand to the GM—filtering enterprise noise, shaping priorities, and accelerating strategic decisions

Drive long-range clarity and tradeoff frameworks across EPD, Sales, and GTM

Own strategic communications and narrative development for Dash LT, CEO, Board, and S-team

Product-Centric Strategy & Portfolio Shaping

Lead multi-year strategic planning, business modeling, and scenario design across the Dash business

Shape investment themes and portfolio direction in close collaboration with Product and Design leaders

Incubate and lead 0→1 initiatives, including market explorations, business model pivots, and M&A assessments

Cross-Functional Cohesion

Align product strategy with company-wide goals, org shape, and enterprise priorities

Orchestrate executive-level coordination across forums

(e.g.,

roadmap checkpoints, investment reviews, Switchboard)

Help shape and advise on senior hiring decisions and org design in alignment with strategic goals

Strategic Narrative & External Leverage

Craft crisp, compelling narratives for strategic forums—connecting market insight, product vision, and business priorities

Represent the GM in executive, customer, or partner engagements, driving high-context product and business discussions

Launch & Readiness Alignment

Collaborate with GTM and sales leadership to ensure product readiness for launches or strategic pivots—without owning day-to-day GTM ops

Connect product decisions to enterprise goals with strategic coherence and speed

Requirements

10–15 years of experience in product management, engineering and/or founder/operator roles

Experience Building And Scaling Product Orgs; Founder Or Early-stage Operator Backgrounds Strongly Preferred

Strategic systems thinker, comfortable with financial modeling, planning, investment frameworks

Executive communicator, able to write 1.0-level docs, craft narratives, and lead CEO/Board-level conversations

Independent and high-leverage contributor—able to lead from ambiguity to clarity with minimal oversight

Deep comfort working with senior leadership and operating in high-trust, high-stakes environments

Located in San Fransisco Bay Area

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with GTM, ARR modeling, or sales strategy is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

US Zone 1

$246,100

—

$332,900 USD

US Zone 2

$221,500

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$299,700 USD

US Zone 3

$196,900

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$266,300 USD