Accessibility Solutions Lead - Digital Maturity

John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

John Wiley & Sons Inc. seeks a Lead Specialist, Accessibility Solutions to develop and advance Wiley's Digital Accessibility Maturity Model and to lead our Accessibility Solutions team.

This role partners with leaders across the business to embed WCAG standards and inclusive design into products and services. You will work with product managers, legal, and content teams to drive audits, remediation roadmaps, and training modules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in accessibility, compliance, or related field.
• Knowledge of WCAG, WAI-ARIA, Section 508, EN 301 549, and inclusive design.
• Knowledge of accessibility laws including the ADA and European Accessibility Act.
• Familiarity with XML, HTML, and CSS as used in publishing workflows.
• Experience with document accessibility and remediation.
• Experience with accessibility testing tools and methods (e.g., screen readers).
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent documentation and training material writing.
• Ability to work in Agile or product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Wiley's Digital Accessibility Maturity Model.
• Lead VPAT processes and remediation roadmaps.
• Provide training modules and developer guidance on WCAG.
• Create and update content templates and templates for common file types.
• Advocate accessibility best practices and communicate impact to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Legal on accessibility legislation updates.

Skills

Accessibility auditing

WCAG & ARIA

Cross-functional leadership

Training materials

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Documentation

Agile environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

JIRA

XML

HTML

CSS

Job description

John Wiley & Sons Inc. seeks a Lead Specialist, Accessibility Solutions to develop and advance Wiley's Digital Accessibility Maturity Model and to lead our Accessibility Solutions team.

This role partners with leaders across the business to embed WCAG standards and inclusive design into products and services. You will work with product managers, legal, and content teams to drive audits, remediation roadmaps, and training modules.