Overview
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Contract - W2
Contract - 8 day((s))
Skills
PMP
IAAP
cpacc
accessibility
Job Details
Job Title: Project Manager Digital Accessibility
Location: Hartford, CT
Duration: 12 Months (with possible extension)
Work Schedule: Monday Friday | 8 AM 5 PM EST | 40 Hrs/Week
Location: Hartford, CT
Duration: 12 Months (with possible extension)
Work Schedule: Monday Friday | 8 AM 5 PM EST | 40 Hrs/Week
Summary:
An enterprise-wide Digital Accessibility initiative is being launched to modernize and align with federal accessibility standards. The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of this program, overseeing remediation, compliance, and adoption across multiple agencies. This high-visibility role requires strong leadership, public sector experience, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level technology projects.
An enterprise-wide Digital Accessibility initiative is being launched to modernize and align with federal accessibility standards. The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of this program, overseeing remediation, compliance, and adoption across multiple agencies. This high-visibility role requires strong leadership, public sector experience, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level technology projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Digital Accessibility initiative, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and ADA standards.
- Manage multi-agency remediation, testing cycles, and compliance governance.
- Develop and track project plans, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Oversee accessibility testing tools, documentation protocols, and reporting.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and change management across agencies.
- Manage vendor deliverables and ensure alignment with SOWs.
- Provide regular status, risk, and milestone reporting to leadership.
- Organize and facilitate cross-functional meetings with testers, developers, and business users.
Required Experience:
- 10+ years as a Project Manager leading large-scale enterprise technology projects.
- Strong knowledge of Accessibility (WCAG, Section 508, ADA).
- Experience managing QA-heavy / test-driven projects.
- Proven success in vendor management and public sector project delivery.
- Strong expertise in Agile/Waterfall methodologies, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, PPM tools (Monday.com, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or IAAP CPACC certification with accessibility background.
- Experience with accessibility testing platforms/tools (Deque, Axe, etc.).
- Familiarity with government workflows, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, IT, or related field.
Administrative Notes:
- 12-month engagement, 40 hours per week, on-site/remote flexibility.
- Consultant must provide own laptop, webcam, and high-speed internet.
- Must be available during core EST business hours.
- Background check and confidentiality agreement required.
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