Accessibility Manager

$85K–$130K/yri1h ago

Corporate Operations Accessibility Compliance Project Management Team Leadership QA Testing Digital Accessibility

Role Snapshot

The Accessibility Manager leads planning, execution, and delivery of accessibility services across digital products and educational content, ensuring compliance with global standards like WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and EPUB Accessibility. This role manages a team of accessibility specialists and drives continuous improvement in accessibility processes and quality.

Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of accessibility specialists while managing accessibility projects from initiation through delivery. Oversee compliance with global accessibility standards, conduct accessibility reviews and testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage process improvements and stakeholder communications.

Skills & Tools: Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, ADA, EPUB Accessibility, PDF/UA, and WAI-ARIA standards; proficiency in accessibility testing tools and methodologies; strong team leadership, project management, and stakeholder communication abilities. Technical collaboration skills with UX/UI designers, developers, and QA teams.

Qualifications: Typically requires 8+ years of experience in accessibility or quality assurance, with at least 3+ years in a management or leadership role. Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred; IAAP CPACC or WAS certification highly valued.

Compensation: $85K–$130K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Accessibility Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of accessibility services across digital products and content. This role ensures that all deliverables comply with global accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, EPUB Accessibility, and PDF/UA. The Accessibility Manager will lead a team of accessibility specialists, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage project delivery, and drive continuous improvements in accessibility processes, quality, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Accessibility Specialists, Accessibility Testers, and Accessibility QA Engineers.
Allocate resources and manage workload to meet project timelines.
Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and career development planning.
Identify training needs and build accessibility competency across the team.
Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Project Management

Plan and manage accessibility projects from initiation through delivery.
Estimate effort, define schedules, and monitor project progress.
Manage risks, dependencies, and project escalations.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.
Coordinate multiple concurrent accessibility initiatives.

Accessibility Compliance

Ensure compliance with:
- WCAG 2.2 AA
- Section 508
- ADA
- EN 301 549
- EPUB Accessibility 1.1
- PDF/UA
- WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
Interpret accessibility requirements and translate them into actionable implementation plans.
Review accessibility reports and approve remediation strategies.

Accessibility Reviews & Testing

Oversee manual and automated accessibility testing.
Review accessibility defects and prioritize remediation.
Validate fixes before project closure.
Ensure proper documentation of accessibility findings.
Conduct periodic quality audits.

Technical Collaboration

Work closely with UX Designers, Developers, Content Teams, and QA teams.
Provide accessibility guidance during design and development.
Review design systems and reusable components for accessibility compliance.
Support engineering teams in implementing accessible solutions.

Digital Content Accessibility

Ensure accessibility compliance for:

Websites
Responsive HTML
Mobile applications
EPUB
Accessible PDFs
Interactive learning content
Multimedia
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Educational publishing content

Process Improvement

Develop and maintain accessibility workflows, SOPs, and best practices.
Identify opportunities for automation and productivity improvements.
Improve accessibility review efficiency.
Standardize accessibility documentation and reporting.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for accessibility-related matters.
Communicate project status, risks, and compliance metrics.
Participate in customer meetings and accessibility consultations.
Support sales and pre-sales teams with accessibility expertise.

Reporting & Metrics

Track and report:

Accessibility compliance scores
Defect trends
Remediation timelines
Team utilization
Productivity metrics
Audit outcomes
Customer satisfaction
SLA adherence

Required Qualifications

8–12 years of overall experience.
Minimum 5–8 years leading accessibility projects or teams.

Required Technical Skills

Accessibility Standards

WCAG 2.2 AA
Section 508
EN 301 549
EPUB Accessibility
PDF/UA
WAI-ARIA

Technologies

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
XML
EPUB
PDF remediation
Responsive web design

Accessibility Testing Tools

Experience with tools such as:

Axe DevTools
WAVE
Accessibility Insights
ARC Toolkit
JAWS
NVDA
VoiceOver
TalkBack
PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker)
Common PDF accessibility tools

Preferred Experience

Digital publishing
Educational publishing
eLearning platforms
LMS accessibility
EPUB production
Interactive digital learning products
Accessibility remediation
Accessibility consulting
Agile/Scrum project delivery

Leadership Competencies

Team leadership and mentoring
Project planning and execution
Stakeholder management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Conflict resolution
Decision-making
Risk management
Customer focus
Continuous improvement mindset

Our Offerings for Employee Benefits

Health Insurance for Employee+Spouse+Two Children+Parents
Term Life Insurance
GPA – For Employee
Hybrid working
Compliance – PF and Gratuity

About Academian

Website: www.academian.com

Academian is a carve-out of an existing 22-year IT company – Intraedge Inc (www.intraedge.com)

Academian is a service, product, and learning development company in the education domain with a current headcount of 500+ team members. We are rapidly becoming a leading force in the education technology space.

We specialize in delivering innovative services, products, and learning development solutions tailored for the education sector. Our expertise spans across K-12, higher education, professional institutions, publishers, online program managers (OPMs), and corporate learning environments.

At Academian, we combine deep industry knowledge with a product-oriented design approach, enabling us to craft high-impact learning experiences and technology solutions. From content development and media production to strategic staffing and custom software development, we support every phase of the educational lifecycle.

Our Specialties Include:

- EdTech Solutions: LMS, CMS, Custom Software, Cloud Architecture
- Digital Learning: Content Design, Learning Experience Design, Accessibility, Media Development
- Education Services: K-12, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Publishing & Prepress
- Strategic Services: Product Management, Strategic Consulting, Technology & Digital Transformation, Staffing.

We’re passionate about shaping the future of learning—and we’re looking for talented, mission-driven individuals to grow with us. Join our team and be part of building meaningful solutions that make a real impact in education.

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