Sr. Manager of IT & Enterprise Software Strategy

Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive compensation

Equity opportunities

Employer paid health benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG is hiring a Sr. Manager of IT & Enterprise Software Strategy in Sunnyvale, CA. This role requires over 10 years of IT experience and 5 years in leadership, focusing on developing IT strategies, overseeing software lifecycle, and managing IT operations. The position offers a competitive salary range of $181,000 - $215,000 USD, along with comprehensive employer-paid health benefits, performance-based compensation, and significant equity opportunities within a mission-driven culture that promotes career advancement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT or enterprise software.
• 5+ years in strategic or operational leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading large-scale enterprise software initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT support operations and service delivery.
• Define and drive IT and enterprise software strategy.
• Own lifecycle of enterprise software, including optimization.

Skills

IT leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Sr. Manager of IT & Enterprise Software Strategy

Sunnyvale, CA

About Ceribell

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.

What you’ll do:

IT & Enterprise Technology Leadership

• Oversee IT support operations, including service desk and end-user support, ensuring high-quality, responsive service delivery.
• Define and drive Ceribell’s IT and enterprise software strategy aligned to business goals, scalability, and security.
• Partner cross-functionally to translate needs into roadmaps, investment plans, and compliant solutions, while supporting annual planning and budgeting.

Enterprise Software & Vendor Strategy

• Own the lifecycle of enterprise software, including optimization, implementation, and retirement.
• Lead vendor contract negotiations where needed, performance oversight, and ensuring alignment with cost, risk, and service expectations.
• Establish governance frameworks for evaluating and approving new tools to minimize sprawl and optimize the tech stack.

Operational Excellence

• Drive operational processes across IT and enterprise systems, including system administration, support models, and access management and lifecycle processes.
• Track key performance metrics to ensure reliability, efficiency, and service quality.
• Lead portfolio planning and prioritization across IT and major enterprise software initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver large‑scale programs, ensuring clear timelines, resource alignment and risk management.

Technology & Process Innovation

• Evaluate tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve operational efficiency, system scalability and user experience.
• Lead change management for new systems, development practices, and infrastructure improvements.

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide regular reports on software portfolio health, risks, timelines, and strategic progress to leadership.
• Serve as the operational “glue” between the business and enterprise software.

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in IT, enterprise software, or technology-driven organizations, with 5+ years in strategic or operational leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record leading IT Support and large-scale enterprise software initiatives from planning through execution.
• Strong ability to translate business goals into actionable operational plans.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with budgeting and resource forecasting.
• Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical device, health tech, etc).
• Background in IT leadership, enterprise systems, program management or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements such as SOC2, HIPAA and SOX.

Compensation Range

$181,000 - $215,000 USD

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
• Equity opportunities
• 100% employer paid health benefits for employees
• 100% paid life and long-term disability 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
• Mission‑minded organization culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities

Application Deadline: Ongoing

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