Senior Technology Strategy and Operations Manager (Hybrid)

Position Overview:

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.  

 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. 

What you'll do:

Strategic Analysis & Planning 

• Conduct analyses to support technology and operational decision-making (product and R&D road mapping, capacity planning, process improvement, insight generation) 
• 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 

What We're Looking For: 

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Neuroscience or related technical field. PhD degree highly preferred  
• Demonstrated background in a core engineering, technical, or systems engineering capacity. MedTech experience is highly preferred, 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% 

 Attributes 

• 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 orientation with big-picture thinking 
• Has an ownership mentality, with a desire to produce high visibility and high impact work