Accessibility project manager

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
100% Travel

Skills

Accessibility
Resource Planning
Management
Collaboration

Job Details

Location: Onsite (Chicago,IL)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 7+ Years (Including 3+ years in Accessibility)


Key Responsibilities:
Lead accessibility projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.

Act as the main point of contact for accessibility-related initiatives with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

Ensure conformance with accessibility guidelines (WCAG, Section 508, ADA, etc.).

Coordinate with accessibility SMEs, developers, testers, and designers to ensure accessibility is built into the product lifecycle.

Review VPATs, Accessibility Statements, and final assessment reports.

Manage accessibility assessment and remediation timelines, resource planning, and risk mitigation.

Conduct stakeholder training and awareness sessions on accessibility best practices.

Track project progress and generate reports for leadership and clients.

Keep updated on emerging trends, tools, and legal updates in digital accessibility.

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