Project Manager- Digital Accessibility

Black Rock Solutions INC

United States

On-site

USD 100,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking a Project Manager to lead a Digital Accessibility initiative aiming for compliance with new federal standards. This role involves managing a cross-functional team, executing project plans, and coordinating stakeholder relationships across state agencies. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in project management with a focus on accessibility compliance, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary and a contract of up to 12 months.

Qualifications

10+ years of Project Management experience managing large-scale technology projects.
Experience with accessibility, WCAG, Section 508, or ADA compliance strongly preferred.
Proven experience with vendor management.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage enterprise accessibility governance frameworks.
Coordinate activities across accessibility teams, developers, and stakeholders.
Track progress against federal DOJ requirements for accessibility compliance.

Skills

Accessibility knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

JIRA

Confluence

PPM tools (Monday.com)

Job description

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Compensation

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $62.00/hr

Summary

Client launching an enterprise Digital Accessibility initiative, which will bring the State up to new federal standards of accessibility for websites and digital assets. Full compliance with these standards will allow us to provide equivalent state services to all of our residents, regardless of ability.

This exciting initiative is in its early stages of execution and offers a unique opportunity for a Project Manager to help lead this enterprise technology initiative. The Project Manager will manage all aspects of the project from initiation to closure and lead a cross-functional team of accessibility testers, platform developers, agency stakeholders, business users, IT professionals, and vendor partners. The Digital Accessibility PM will oversee execution, coordination, and governance of multi-agency remediation, testing cycles, and accessibility compliance aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector project delivery, enterprise systems implementation, and vendor management. This role requires exceptional stakeholder engagement, change management, and strategic coordination to ensure successful implementation and adoption of the new solution across state agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage enterprise accessibility governance frameworks, remediation timelines, and KPI reporting
Coordinate activities across accessibility testers, content teams, developers, and agency stakeholders to ensure timely remediation and validation
Track progress against federal DOJ requirements for accessibility compliance and document risk mitigation strategies
Oversee testing tools, documentation protocols, and knowledge sharing between internal testers and IT/Business teams
Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and timelines
Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and milestones to executive leadership
Coordinate and manage stakeholder relationships and communication across state agencies
Manage internal project team resources and external vendor teams, ensuring alignment with Statements of Work (SOW)
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues
Drive change management and communication strategies to support user adoption
Organize and facilitate meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and communication

Required Experience

10+ years of Project Management experience, managing large-scale, high-visibility technology projects
Experience with accessibility, WCAG, Section 508, or ADA compliance projects strongly preferred
Experience managing QA/test-heavy projects and cross-discipline agile teams
Demonstrated success leading enterprise software implementations, managing diverse stakeholder groups and change management
Proven experience with vendor management

Experience in the public sector or with government agencies highly preferred

Required Skills

Outstanding verbal and written communication with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly
Strong presentation and executive reporting skills
Proven leadership, with experience managing and holding cross-functional teams accountable
Comfort in navigating a matrixed environment to drive progress and decision-making
Strong initiative and problem-solving, finding innovative solutions to move projects forward
Sound judgement in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staff
Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, PPM tools (Monday.com, etc.), JIRA, and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with public sector workflows, systems, or program administration
IAAP CPACC or PMP with accessibility background
Understanding of accessibility platforms/tools (Deque, Axe, JIRA for defects, conformance tools)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or related field

Administrative Considerations

The scope of assignments may evolve, either scaling down or expanding, as projects progress through different phases. The contract employee shall be expected to maintain and provide written documentation on any work performed in conjunction with this engagement.

The engagement will be for a term of up to 12 months. All work will be performed in eight (8) hour shifts, Monday to Friday, excluding State holidays. Consultant must be available and working during core state working hours, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time. Some liberty may be given to flex daily hours up or down based on business need, not to exceed a total of 40 hours per week. Payment will be on a time and material basis and paid only for actual hours worked.

The contractor must provide their own laptop, webcam, and high-speed internet (if working remotely) to perform their duties. Consultant must be on camera during virtual meetings.

Skills: accessibility,project,management

Seniority level