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 designs experiences that empower Dropboxers to do their best work. As culture ambassadors, we craft an enlightened employee experience that infuses Virtual First with meaningful human connection. Our team continuously innovates to attract, develop, and retain world-class talent while building a culture of experimentation, craft, and community. From leadership programs, to talent acquisition, to employee engagement, we're creating a workplace where every Dropboxer can be who they are and grow into who they’re meant to be. If you're excited about designing more enlightened ways of working from the inside out, join our People team. Areas of work include Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Business Partnership, Learning & Development, Recruitment, Total Rewards, and People Operations.

Role Description

The Director, People Technology is responsible for partnering with functional stakeholders on the People team to understand organizational strategy, identify technology solutions to meet their needs, and partner with IT stakeholders to deliver the People Technology roadmap. Reporting to the Vice President, People Operations, Rewards, and Technology (PORT), this role will partner directly with People leaders and cross-functional partners to define a multi-year roadmap and lead our People Technology transformation as we continue to enhance our digital experience as a Virtual First company.

As the People Technology leader, this role focuses on technology strategy and operations, while working closely with cross-functional technology teams on implementations, integrations, and configurations. The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator and partner, a creative problem solver, and has demonstrated innovation and technical expertise, including direct experience in Workday and a broad range of People systems (ATS, LMS, etc.). This hands-on role demands deep knowledge of HR strategy, process design, and requires an experienced leader who can influence stakeholders and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion a multi-year vision and roadmap for People Technology, designing a tech stack that optimizes the employee experience
• Manage the portfolio of People systems and initiatives from initiation to launch; manage project intake and consult with cross-functional stakeholders to establish prioritization against the roadmap
• Build and lead a team of technology professionals, providing guidance, support, and commitment to growth and professional development
• Meet technology needs through partnership, influence, and collaboration across all internal stakeholders to ensure consistent, effective design and implementation of cross-functional solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to create a seamless employee experience through integrated systems and tools; emphasize scalability and sustainability in all design decisions
• Provide guidance to functional People leaders to ensure best practices and optimization of core infrastructure; provide recommendations for adoption, enhancements, and future system capabilities
• Improve operational excellence, including strengthening project management methodology/tools, documentation, and adherence to compliance standards
• Analyze people technology industry trends and stay ahead of new innovations to inform the technology roadmap and long-term vision
• Oversee the assessment and selection of systems, as well as maintaining and strengthening vendor relationships in partnership with procurement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and leading people technology initiatives (HRIS/HRIT, ATS, LMS, etc.)
• Experience leading system assessments and implementations, including project management, issue management, communications, and change management
• Expertise in Workday required; experience in Greenhouse preferred
• Deep knowledge of HR strategy, processes, and best practices
• Experience managing vendors and strengthening external partnerships
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a global, matrixed environment
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Experience leading a globally distributed team, including working with/managing contractors and technical resources
• Experience operating in and building an auditable and compliant software ecosystem

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.