Job Description

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

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

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

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

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

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Key Responsibilities

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Team Leadership

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

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

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

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

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

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Ensure accessibility compliance for:

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

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

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

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Track and report:

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

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- 8–12 years of overall experience.
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- Minimum 5–8 years leading accessibility projects or teams.
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Required Technical Skills

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Accessibility Standards

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

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- HTML5
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- CSS3
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- JavaScript
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- XML
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- EPUB
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- PDF remediation
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- Responsive web design
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Accessibility Testing Tools

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Experience with tools such as:

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

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

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- Team leadership and mentoring
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- Project planning and execution
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- Stakeholder management
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- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
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- Effective communication and presentation skills
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- Conflict resolution
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- Decision-making
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- Risk management
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- Customer focus
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- Continuous improvement mindse
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📌 Accessibility Manager (Pune)
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