Program Director, Federal

Abridge

. Own the overall success, health, and forward momentum of Abridge's federal healthcare program .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $207,000 - $258,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive program management expertise with a focus on federal healthcare initiatives, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and delivering on strategic goals. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively translate complex program statuses into actionable insights for stakeholders.

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Program ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipHealthcare Ecosystem UnderstandingStrategic CommunicationProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementOperations LeadershipProject ManagementBusiness Intelligence ToolsData Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive Problem-SolvingJudgment and Decision-MakingComfort with Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

BI DashboardsStatus-Reporting FrameworksOnboarding Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Federal HealthcareMulti-Stakeholder ProgramsHealthcare ChallengesAI in Healthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the overall success, health, and forward momentum of Abridge's federal healthcare program
Align product, clinical, commercial, engineering, legal, and government affairs teams around strategy and goals
Design and run the federal program operating cadence, including weekly cross-functional syncs, dependency tracking, quarterly planning, and executive reporting
Maintain the single source of truth for strategy, delivery status, outcomes, and goals
Translate program status into clear, action-oriented communications for internal leadership and federal stakeholders
Establish ownership, track delivery against milestones, and hold teams accountable
Lead escalations and quarterback cross-functional problem-solving
Serve as the primary voice of the federal program to executive leadership
Report on program health, strategic progress, risks, and outcomes
Escalate decisions, blockers, and resource needs with context and recommendations
Build and maintain relationships with federal stakeholders across program offices and clinical leadership
Translate customer needs into internal priorities and ensure delivery on commitments
Partner with the federal commercial team on account strategy and renewal
Lead relationships with teaming partners and ensure effective service delivery
Coordinate across product, commercial, sales, clinical success, legal, and government affairs
Identify misaligned or under-resourced workstreams and drive resolution
Support and unblock innovation efforts addressing complex federal healthcare challenges
Build scalable program management tooling, templates, BI dashboards, playbooks, intake processes, status-reporting frameworks, and onboarding infrastructure
Leverage business intelligence tools and data capabilities to drive insight and action

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in program or operations leadership
Demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-stakeholder programs
Strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and challenges faced by clinicians and healthcare organizations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to drive alignment across diverse cross-functional teams and hold teams accountable to shared goals and outcomes
Technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn complex software solutions
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive, results-oriented approach
Strong judgment about when to escalate, decide, and align
Comfort with ambiguity
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Proven record of achieving shared outcomes
Genuine belief in the mission that AI can improve clinicians' and patients' lives
Healthcare or federal experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

14 paid holidays
Flexible PTO for salaried employees
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families
Monthly HSA contributions for High Deductible Health Plan participants
Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees
Family forming resources and financial support
401(k) matching
Tax-free personal device allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Commuter Benefits
Monthly Lifestyle Wallet contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more
Mental health therapy and coaching
Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment
Competitive compensation and equity grants for full-time employees
Flexible work hours
Inclusive culture
Ongoing learning opportunities