Project Manager with Accessibility testing

Overview

Remote
$40,000 - $60,000
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Project Management
Accessibility
Agile
Assistive Technology
JIRA
NonVisual Desktop Access
WCAG
Testing
Quality Assurance
Waterfall
Stakeholder Management

Job Details

Hi,

Greetings from Xove Consulting

Job Title: Project Manager with Accessibility Testing

Location: Remote
Experience: 10+ years
Employment Type: Contract

Any visa is fine

W2 only

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in accessibility testing and compliance to lead and manage accessibility-focused projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508, ADA) and hands-on experience managing QA/testing teams delivering accessible digital products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project management for digital accessibility testing initiatives.

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute accessibility testing projects across web, mobile, and digital applications.

  • Work with cross-functional teams (developers, designers, QA, and business stakeholders) to ensure accessibility compliance.

  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508).

  • Facilitate accessibility audits, testing cycles, and remediation efforts.

  • Create and maintain project documentation, reports, and dashboards.

  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to internal and client stakeholders.

  • Support continuous improvement of accessibility testing processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in project management, including 3 5+ years managing accessibility or QA testing projects.

  • Proven understanding of WCAG, Section 508, ARIA, ADA, and other accessibility guidelines.

  • Experience working with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, etc.).

  • Strong background in Agile/Scrum or Waterfall methodologies.

  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, MS Project).

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

  • PMP, CSM, or related project management certification preferred.

  • CPACC, WAS, or other IAAP accessibility certifications highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience collaborating with accessibility consultants or third-party vendors.

  • Familiarity with automated accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, Deque tools).

  • Understanding of UX/UI design principles and inclusive design.

  • Ability to translate technical accessibility issues into business impacts.

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