Implementation Manager - Strategic Accounts

ABOUT ABRIDGE Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients. Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems. We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the Mission District in San Francisco, the SoHo neighborhood of New York, and East Liberty in Pittsburgh. THE ROLE **Must be able to go into our San Francisco (Mission District) office 3x/week. As an Implementation Manager - Strategic Accounts at Abridge, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful deployment and implementation of Abridge products and services with our customers. You will be the primary point of contact for our valued partners and you will be the driving force behind seamless project execution. You’ll use your exceptional communication skills as you work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time, while exceeding the needs and expectations of our users.  Ideally, you thrive in a startup environment, specifically with a culture that’s built on seeing obstacles as opportunities, having a bias toward execution, being a little nerdy and perpetually curious, and helping teammates succeed. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead customer implementations and serve as the primary point of contact for Abridge's partners during their initial deployments. Be the person who instills confidence + trust in our partners and team, drives on-time implementations with high NPS, and ensures our pilots convert to full enterprise partnerships. - Own the creation, coordination, and execution of project plans, in collaboration with internal and external cross-functional teams. - Accountable for leading through each of the project phases, including kickoffs, technical configuration, testing, clinician training, go-live, and post-live stabilization. - Identify and manage project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans as needed. - Set the standard for what incredible communication looks like. Communicate project progress and issues to internal and external stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner. - Develop and execute against comprehensive testing plans with our most strategic partners, including tracking all issues, triaging, and driving towards daily testing goals. - Collaborate with support and operational management to identify and implement areas for process and tool improvements in a dynamic and growing environment. - Participate in the creation of repeatable processes that will scale with the growing number of concurrent implementations our team will need to support. WHAT YOU'LL BRING - Have a track record of driving successful healthcare technology implementation projects from initiation to completion. - Excel at communication and can synthesize information in a concise way. - Are extremely organized and detail oriented. You’re able to manage multiple priorities at once, while maintaining attention to detail and quality. - Can work with speed and are results driven. You seek continuous process improvement, driven by efficiency. Your role will involve rapid decision-making, quick execution, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to precision and quality in every aspect of implementation. - Build strong relationships with various stakeholders at our partner sites, to ensure a long lasting partnership.  - Have the ability to smell smoke and escalate early, with proposed solutions. - Are creative and scrappy with strong problem solving skills, tactful conflict resolution skills, and a bias to action. - Have 3+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on software deployment and implementation at B2B companies. - Experience implementing electronic record systems and leading through build and testing phases. (Epic is a definite plus.)  BONUS POINTS IF... - Familiarity with systems requiring strict adherence to privacy and security protocols. - Knowledge of tiered support organizations and escalation protocols. ***This role requires up to 20% travel*** We value people who want to learn new things, and we know that great team members might not perfectly match a job description. If you’re interested in the role but aren’t sure whether or not you’re a good fit, we’d still like to hear from you. WHY WORK AT ABRIDGE? At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month. Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business. Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients. We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it's flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you. HOW WE TAKE CARE OF ABRIDGERS: - Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees - Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families. - Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA. - Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees. - Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family. - 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future. - Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage. - Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits. - Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more. - Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals. - Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment. - Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees. - ... and much more! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. STAYING SAFE - PROTECT YOURSELF FROM RECRUITMENT FRAUD We are aware of individuals and entities fraudulently representing themselves as Abridge recruiters and/or hiring managers. Abridge will never ask for financial information or payment, or for personal information such as bank account number or social security number during the job application or interview process. Any emails from the Abridge recruiting team will come from an @abridge.com http://abridge.com email address. You can learn more about how to protect yourself from these types of fraud by referring to this article https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/05/scammers-are-hijacking-job-ads-heres-how-spot-fakes. 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