Accessibility Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of accessibility services /n across digital products and content. This role ensures that all deliverables comply with global accessibility /n standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, EPUB Accessibility, and PDF/UA. The Accessibility /n Manager will lead a team of accessibility specialists, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage /n project delivery, and drive continuous improvements in accessibility processes, quality, and automation. /n Key Responsibilities /n Team Leadership /n /n

- 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.

/n /n Project Management /n /n

- 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.

/n /n Accessibility Compliance /n /n

- 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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- 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.

/n /n Technical Collaboration /n /n

- 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.

/n /n Digital Content Accessibility /n Ensure accessibility compliance for: /n /n

- 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

/n /n Process Improvement /n /n

- 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.

/n /n Stakeholder Management /n /n

- 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.

/n /n Reporting & Metrics /n Track and report: /n /n

- 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

/n /n Required Qualifications /n /n

- 8–12 years of overall experience.

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- Minimum 5–8 years leading accessibility projects or teams.

/n /n Required Technical Skills /n Accessibility Standards /n /n

- 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

/n /n Technologies /n /n

- 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

/n /n Accessibility Testing Tools /n Experience with tools such as: /n /n

- 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

/n /n Preferred Experience /n /n

- 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

/n /n Leadership Competencies /n /n

- Team leadership and mentoring

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- Project planning and execution

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- Stakeholder management

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- Robust 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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