Accessibility Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of accessibility services

nacross digital products and content. This role ensures that all deliverables comply with global accessibility

nstandards, including WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, EPUB Accessibility, and PDF/UA. The Accessibility

nManager will lead a team of accessibility specialists, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage

nproject delivery, and drive continuous improvements in accessibility processes, quality, and automation.

nKey Responsibilities

nTeam Leadership

n• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Accessibility Specialists, Accessibility Testers, an Accessibility QA Engineers.

n• Allocate resources and manage workload to meet project timelines.

n• Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and career development planning.

n• Identify training needs and build accessibility competency across the team.

n• Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

nProject Management

n• Plan and manage accessibility projects from initiation through delivery.

n• Estimate effort, define schedules, and monitor project progress.

n• Manage risks, dependencies, and project escalations.

n• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.

n• Coordinate multiple concurrent accessibility initiatives.

nAccessibility Compliance

n• Ensure compliance with:

n• WCAG 2.2 AA

n• Section 508

n• ADA

n• EN 301 549

n• EPUB Accessibility 1.1

n• PDF/UA

n• WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

n• Interpret accessibility requirements and translate them into actionable implementation plans.

n• Review accessibility reports and approve remediation strategies.

nAccessibility Reviews & Testing





n• Oversee manual and automated accessibility testing.

n• Review accessibility defects and prioritize remediation.

n• Validate fixes before project closure.

n• Ensure proper documentation of accessibility findings.

n• Conduct periodic quality audits.

nTechnical Collaboration

n• Work closely with UX Designers, Developers, Content Teams, and QA teams.

n• Provide accessibility guidance during design and development.

n• Review design systems and reusable components for accessibility compliance.

n• Support engineering teams in implementing accessible solutions.

nDigital Content Accessibility

nEnsure accessibility compliance for:

n• Websites

n• Responsive HTML

n• Mobile applications

n• EPUB

n• Accessible PDFs

n• Interactive learning content

n• Multimedia

n• Learning Management Systems (LMS)

n• Educational publishing content

nProcess Improvement

n• Develop and maintain accessibility workflows, SOPs, and best practices.

n• Identify opportunities for automation and productivity improvements.

n• Improve accessibility review efficiency.

n• Standardize accessibility documentation and reporting.

nStakeholder Management

n• Serve as the primary point of contact for accessibility-related matters.

n• Communicate project status, risks, and compliance metrics.





n• Participate in customer meetings and accessibility consultations.

n• Support sales and pre-sales teams with accessibility expertise.

nReporting & Metrics

nTrack and report:

n• Accessibility compliance scores

n• Defect trends

n• Remediation timelines

n• Team utilization

n• Productivity metrics

n• Audit outcomes

n• Customer satisfaction

n• SLA adherence

nRequired Qualifications

n• 8–12 years of overall experience.

n• Minimum 5–8 years leading accessibility projects or teams.

nRequired Technical Skills

nAccessibility Standards

n• WCAG 2.2 AA

n• Section 508

n• EN 301 549

n• EPUB Accessibility

n• PDF/UA

n• WAI-ARIA

nTechnologies

n• HTML5

n• CSS3

n• JavaScript

n• XML

n• EPUB

n• PDF remediation

n• Responsive web design

nAccessibility Testing Tools

nExperience with tools such as:

n• Axe DevTools

n• WAVE

n• Accessibility Insights

n• ARC Toolkit

n• JAWS

n• NVDA

n• VoiceOver

n• TalkBack

n• PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker)

n• Common PDF accessibility tools

nPreferred Experience

n• Digital publishing

n• Educational publishing

n• eLearning platforms

n• LMS accessibility

n• EPUB production

n• Interactive digital learning products

n• Accessibility remediation

n• Accessibility consulting

n• Agile/Scrum project delivery

nLeadership Competencies

n• Team leadership and mentoring

n• Project planning and execution

n• Stakeholder management

n• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills

n• Effective communication and presentation skills

n• Conflict resolution

n• Decision-making

n• Risk management

n• Customer focus

n• Continuous improvement mindse

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