Senior Technology Strategy and Operations Manager (Hybrid) in San Jose

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Technology Strategy & Operations Manager to join the Office of the CTO at Ceribell. We are looking for a versatile problem-solver who combines technical literacy, analytical rigor, and project management skills to drive execution of key R&D and technology initiatives. You will partner closely with the Chief of Staff and CTO to ensure smooth operations, effective cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication of priorities., * Conduct analyses to support technology and operational decision-making (product and R&D road mapping, capacity planning, process improvement, insight )

• Drive strategic planning by keeping complex R&D projects on track and ensuring continuous alignment with overarching business priorities
• Make real-time strategic and operational decisions to guide technical progress, mitigate risks, and steer cross-functional teams toward key business objectives

Project & Program Management

• Drive execution of priority R&D and technology initiatives, coordinating across Product Development, Engineering, Data Science, Operations, Regulatory and Quality teams
• Own trackers, dashboards, and status updates to ensure projects remain on schedule
• Ensure alignment and information flow across stakeholders
• Identify risks, dependencies, and escalate as appropriate

Special Projects

• Leverage your core engineering mindset to provide direct, hands-on technical support for complex systems engineering challenges when needs arise
• Support ad hoc strategic initiatives in technology, operations, business systems and external relations
• Conduct research and benchmarking to inform decision-making
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions, Ceribell reports transfers of value to health care providers (HCPs) as required by federal and state transparency laws. These laws and implementing regulations require Ceribell to provide government agencies with HCPs’ names, addresses and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. If you are an HCP and we pay or reimburse your recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Ceribell, your name, address and the amount of payments made may be reported to the government.

This is an ideal role for someone with a technical background (engineering, computer science, or related) coupled with experience in technology strategy, operations, or program management, who is eager to expand into a high-impact operating role within a fast-growing MedTech company., * Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Neuroscience or related technical field. PhD degree highly

• Demonstrated background in a core engineering, technical, or systems engineering capacity. MedTech experience is highly , specifically working with complex devices that integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and AI components
• Strong project management and organizational abilities, with a proven capacity to apply an analytical, engineering mindset to high-level strategic planning and operational execution
• Experience working in management/strategy consulting or within the internal strategy team of a relevant technology or MedTech company is a plus
• Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools
• Experience with business intelligence/data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) to analyze data and drive insights
• Ability to independently conduct product research, including literature review, customer interview, competitive analysis, and opportunity assessment
• Ability to bring structure to complex and ambiguous questions, as well as creating and executing frameworks that will drive towards effective solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel up to 10%, * Technically curious, comfortable engaging with stakeholders across many disciplines and levels
• Comfortable working with senior leaders
• Highly adaptable and resourceful
• Leads with kindness and empathy
• Able to balance detail with big-picture thinking
• Has an ownership mentality, with a desire to produce high visibility and high impact work

Compensation Range$177,000-$207,000 USD

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.

In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:

• Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
• Equity opportunities
• 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
• 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
• 100% paid Life and Long-Term Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Flexible paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Joining a mission-minded organization!

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN’s across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!