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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.\nKey Responsibilities\nTeam Leadership\nLead, mentor, and manage a team of Accessibility Specialists, Accessibility Testers, and Accessibility QA Engineers.\nAllocate resources and manage workload to meet project timelines.\nConduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and career development planning.\nIdentify training needs and build accessibility competency across the team.\nFoster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nProject Management\nPlan and manage accessibility projects from initiation through delivery.\nEstimate effort, define schedules, and monitor project progress.\nManage risks, dependencies, and project escalations.\nEnsure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.\nCoordinate multiple concurrent accessibility initiatives.\nAccessibility Compliance\nEnsure compliance with:WCAG 2.2 AA\nSection 508\nADA\nEN 301 549\nEPUB Accessibility 1.1\nPDF/UA\nWAI-ARIA Authoring Practices\n\nInterpret accessibility requirements and translate them into actionable implementation plans.\nReview accessibility reports and approve remediation strategies.\nAccessibility Reviews & Testing\nOversee manual and automated accessibility testing.\nReview accessibility defects and prioritize remediation.\nValidate fixes before project closure.\nEnsure proper documentation of accessibility findings.\nConduct periodic quality audits.\nTechnical Collaboration\nWork closely with UX Designers, Developers, Content Teams, and QA teams.\nProvide accessibility guidance during design and development.\nReview design systems and reusable components for accessibility compliance.\nSupport engineering teams in implementing accessible solutions.\nDigital Content Accessibility\nEnsure accessibility compliance for:\nWebsites\nResponsive HTML\nMobile applications\nEPUB\nAccessible PDFs\nInteractive learning content\nMultimedia\nLearning Management Systems (LMS)\nEducational publishing content\nProcess Improvement\nDevelop and maintain accessibility workflows, SOPs, and best practices.\nIdentify opportunities for automation and productivity improvements.\nImprove accessibility review efficiency.\nStandardize accessibility documentation and reporting.\nStakeholder Management\nServe as the primary point of contact for accessibility-related matters.\nCommunicate project status, risks, and compliance metrics.\nParticipate in customer meetings and accessibility consultations.\nSupport sales and pre-sales teams with accessibility expertise.\nReporting & Metrics\nTrack and report:\nAccessibility compliance scores\nDefect trends\nRemediation timelines\nTeam utilization\nProductivity metrics\nAudit outcomes\nCustomer satisfaction\nSLA adherence\nRequired Qualifications\n8-12 years of overall experience.\nMinimum 5-8 years leading accessibility projects or teams.\nRequired Technical Skills\nAccessibility Standards\nWCAG 2.2 AA\nSection 508\nEN 301 549\nEPUB Accessibility\nPDF/UA\nWAI-ARIA\nTechnologies\nHTML5\nCSS3\nJavaScript\nXML\nEPUB\nPDF remediation\nResponsive web design\nAccessibility Testing Tools\nExperience with tools such as:\nAxe DevTools\nWAVE\nAccessibility Insights\nARC Toolkit\nJAWS\nNVDA\nVoiceOver\nTalkBack\nPAC (PDF Accessibility Checker)\nCommon PDF accessibility tools\nPreferred Experience\nDigital publishing\nEducational publishing\neLearning platforms\nLMS accessibility\nEPUB production\nInteractive digital learning products\nAccessibility remediation\nAccessibility consulting\nAgile/Scrum project delivery\nLeadership Competencies\nTeam leadership and mentoring\nProject planning and execution\nStakeholder management\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nEffective communication and presentation skills\nConflict resolution\nDecision-making\nRisk management\nCustomer focus\nContinuous improvement mindset\nOur Offerings for Employee Benefits\nHealth Insurance for Employee+Spouse+Two Children+Parents\nTerm Life Insurance\nGPA - For Employee\nHybrid working\nCompliance - PF and Gratuity\nAbout Academian\nWebsite:www.academian.com\nAcademian is a carve-out of an existing 22-year IT company - Intraedge Inc (www.intraedge.com)\nAcademian 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.\nWe 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.\nAt 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.\nOur Specialties Include:\nEdTech Solutions: LMS, CMS, Custom Software, Cloud Architecture\nDigital Learning: Content Design, Learning Experience Design, Accessibility, Media Development\nEducation Services: K-12, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Publishing & Prepress\nStrategic Services: Product Management, Strategic Consulting, Technology & Digital Transformation, Staffing.\n\nWe’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.\nEdTech with Academian | Your Digital Transformation Partner\nWe deliver innovative EdTech solutions and craft custom eLearning experiences. 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