Staff Technical Program Manager, Dropbox

• The ideal candidate has strong technical experience, organized and detail oriented, able to use their influence to drive results for their team with a sense of urgency and ownership and is a adaptable team player who is able to drive ambiguous challenging programs forward
• 12+ years of Technical Program Management experience driving complex, cross-functional, and highly technical programs in a related industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline; advanced degree preferred or equivalent practical experience
• Deep technical aptitude with the ability to understand and influence technical architectures, discuss system design, reliability, and scalability tradeoffs, and connect technical decisions to business impact
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with demonstrated ability to influence and align senior leaders and technical teams. Skilled at presenting to large audiences and managing high-stakes communication under pressure
• Proven success delivering large-scale, enterprise level, cross-functional programs with significant technical complexity, using expert program management practices, structured problem solving, and process improvement to drive predictable outcomes
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end execution, from strategy and roadmap definition through delivery and post-launch measurement, ensuring technical and business goals are met
• Track record of scaling impact beyond direct scope, mentoring TPMs and engineering peers, and contributing to the evolution of program management frameworks and best practices across the organization

Desirable

• Dropbox is seeking an exceptional Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team
• As part of the CTO team, you will lead enterprise wide programs driven out of the CTO org or some of the highest priority initiatives at the company
• You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams to align on strategy and requirements, define and execute on clear roadmaps, drive alignment with product and company priorities, and own the end-to-end execution of your programs
• Program Leadership: You will drive the development, alignment, and execution of strategic engineering initiatives, defining clear roadmaps and ensuring successful delivery across cross-functional teams. You must be able to manage ambitious timelines, proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, and lead the successful execution of complex, cross-functional engineering programs
• Stakeholder Management: You will build trusted partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization to align priorities, remove roadblocks, and drive collective success
• Executive Communication: You will communicate program goals, progress, and outcomes clearly and confidently across teams and to executive leadership, providing transparency and fostering alignment
• Leadership Through Influence: You will collaborate effectively with leaders to guide decisions, resolve conflicts, and ensure progress toward shared goals through influence and operational excellence
• Operational Excellence: You will identify and implement scalable processes, tools, and best practices that improve execution efficiency, predictability, and cross-team collaboration across the engineering organization
• Data-Driven Execution: You will use metrics and KPIs to assess program health, measure impact, and drive data-informed decisions that ensure successful outcomes
• Culture & Mentorship: You will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while mentoring peers and emerging TPMs to elevate program management excellence across the organization