The posting
Accessibility Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of accessibility services across digital products and content. This role ensures that all deliverables comply with global accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, EPUB Accessibility, and PDF/UA. The Accessibility Manager will lead a team of accessibility specialists, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage project delivery, and drive continuous improvements in accessibility processes, quality, and automation.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Accessibility Specialists, Accessibility Testers, and Accessibility QA Engineers.
- Allocate resources and manage workload to meet project timelines.
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and career development planning.
- Identify training needs and build accessibility competency across the team.
- Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Project Management
- Plan and manage accessibility projects from initiation through delivery.
- Estimate effort, define schedules, and monitor project progress.
- Manage risks, dependencies, and project escalations.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.
- Coordinate multiple concurrent accessibility initiatives.
Accessibility Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:WCAG 2.2 AA Section 508 ADA EN 301 549 EPUB Accessibility 1.1 PDF/UA WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
- Interpret accessibility requirements and translate them into actionable implementation plans.
- Review accessibility reports and approve remediation strategies.
Accessibility Reviews & Testing
- Oversee manual and automated accessibility testing.
- Review accessibility defects and prioritize remediation.
- Validate fixes before project closure.
- Ensure proper documentation of accessibility findings.
- Conduct periodic quality audits.
Technical Collaboration
- Work closely with UX Designers, Developers, Content Teams, and QA teams.
- Provide accessibility guidance during design and development.
- Review design systems and reusable components for accessibility compliance.
- Support engineering teams in implementing accessible solutions.
Digital Content Accessibility
Ensure accessibility compliance for:
- Websites
- Responsive HTML
- Mobile applications
- EPUB
- Accessible PDFs
- Interactive learning content
- Multimedia
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Educational publishing content
Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain accessibility workflows, SOPs, and best practices.
- Identify opportunities for automation and productivity improvements.
- Improve accessibility review efficiency.
- Standardize accessibility documentation and reporting.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for accessibility-related matters.
- Communicate project status, risks, and compliance metrics.
- Participate in customer meetings and accessibility consultations.
- Support sales and pre-sales teams with accessibility expertise.
Reporting & Metrics
Track and report:
- Accessibility compliance scores
- Defect trends
- Remediation timelines
- Team utilization
- Productivity metrics
- Audit outcomes
- Customer satisfaction
- SLA adherence
Required Qualifications
- 8–12 years of overall experience.
- Minimum 5–8 years leading accessibility projects or teams.
Required Technical Skills
Accessibility Standards
- WCAG 2.2 AA
- Section 508
- EN 301 549
- EPUB Accessibility
- PDF/UA
- WAI-ARIA
Technologies
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- XML
- EPUB
- PDF remediation
- Responsive web design
Accessibility Testing Tools
Experience with tools such as:
- Axe DevTools
- WAVE
- Accessibility Insights
- ARC Toolkit
- JAWS
- NVDA
- VoiceOver
- TalkBack
- PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker)
- Common PDF accessibility tools
Preferred Experience
- Digital publishing
- Educational publishing
- eLearning platforms
- LMS accessibility
- EPUB production
- Interactive digital learning products
- Accessibility remediation
- Accessibility consulting
- Agile/Scrum project delivery
Leadership Competencies
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Project planning and execution
- Stakeholder management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Risk management
- Customer focus
- Continuous improvement mindset
Our Offerings for Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance for Employee+Spouse+Two Children+Parents
- Term Life Insurance
- GPA – For Employee
- Hybrid working
- Compliance – PF and Gratuity
About Academian
Website: www.academian.com
Academian is a carve-out of an existing 22-year IT company – Intraedge Inc (www.intraedge.com)
Academian is a service, product, and learning development company in the education domain with a current headcount of 500+ team members. We are rapidly becoming a leading force in the education technology space.
We specialize in delivering innovative services, products, and learning development solutions tailored for the education sector. Our expertise spans across K-12, higher education, professional institutions, publishers, online program managers (OPMs), and corporate learning environments.
At Academian, we combine deep industry knowledge with a product-oriented design approach, enabling us to craft high-impact learning experiences and technology solutions. From content development and media production to strategic staffing and custom software development, we support every phase of the educational lifecycle.
Our Specialties Include:
- EdTech Solutions: LMS, CMS, Custom Software, Cloud Architecture Digital Learning: Content Design, Learning Experience Design, Accessibility, Media Development Education Services: K-12, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Publishing & Prepress Strategic Services: Product Management, Strategic Consulting, Technology & Digital Transformation, Staffing.
We’re passionate about shaping the future of learning—and we’re looking for talented, mission-driven individuals to grow with us. Join our team and be part of building meaningful solutions that make a real impact in education.
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