Digital Accessibility Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Digital Accessibility Manager, where you will lead the charge in ensuring digital inclusivity. This role focuses on designing a comprehensive accessibility program that aligns with global standards, such as WCAG and ADA. You'll collaborate with various teams to conduct audits, train staff, and develop strategies that foster a culture of inclusion. With a commitment to making digital products accessible for all, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the lives of consumers and employees alike. If you're passionate about accessibility and innovation, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Paid leave

Health insurance

Product discounts

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in digital accessibility.
• Proven track record in implementing accessibility programs.
• Experience in e-commerce or consumer-facing industries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits and create remediation roadmaps.
• Train teams on best practices for accessibility.
• Establish governance for accessibility testing.

Skills

WCAG 2.1+

ADA Compliance

Section 508

ARIA

Semantic HTML

Accessibility Tools

Assistive Technology

Accessible Design Principles

Accessibility Testing Practices

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

TalkBack

Axe

WAVE

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Full time | US or Europe, Remote or Hybrid

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

As Digital Accessibility Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring that our digital products can be used by our consumers and employees regardless of their abilities. You’ll focus on designing and building a digital accessibility program, helping to ensure compliance with WCAG across our portfolio of digital products, and training the organization on topics related to accessibility.

About the role:

The Digital Accessibility Manager will:

Conduct accessibility audits and create remediation roadmaps in collaboration with product managers.

Train engineering, design, and site operations teams on best practices.

Establish governance for accessibility testing and tracking of progress.

Partner with legal and customer support to identify and address complaints and issues and to support litigation.

Collaborate with corporate affairs and site operations on any public-facing or employee-facing communication.

Establish and chair a Digital Accessibility Community of Practice to lead standardization throughout the company.

Partner with Global Strategic Sourcing to ensure that accessibility requirements are addressed in master service agreements and scopes of work.

Manage suppliers providing accessibility services.

Report to our VP of Product & Experience

About you:

As a candidate for the Digital Accessibility Manager position you should have the following capabilities and experience:

Technical Skills

Demonstrated mastery of WCAG 2.1+, ADA, Section 508, the European Accessibility Act and global accessibility regulations

Advanced proficiency in ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) and semantic HTML

Experience with accessibility tools and assistive technology such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Axe, and WAVE

Grasp of accessible design principles for web and native mobile applications

Proficiency with accessibility testing practices and the ability to conduct and guide accessibility audits

Core Competencies

Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead accessibility projects across teams, influence leadership, and foster a culture of inclusion

Strategic Vision: Develop long-term accessibility strategies that contribute to LS&Co. goals

Communication and Advocacy: communicate accessibility concepts to technical and non-technical partners

Train and Mentor: Experience designing and delivering accessibility training programs

Problem-solving and Innovation: Capacity to identify accessibility challenges and propose solutions that challenge the status quo

Project/ Product Management: Experience managing accessibility programs, setting clear roadmaps and priorities, and ensuring delivery

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience working in digital accessibility

Proven track record of implementing accessibility programs at large organizations

Experience in e-commerce, retail, or consumer-facing industries preferred

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits .

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer.We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.