Digital Accessibility Project Manager (WCAG, Section 508, or ADA compliance)

"Job Title: Digital Accessibility Project Manager
Location: Hartford, CT 06103 (Remote)
Duration: 12+ Months (with possible extension)

Required Experience
* 10+ years of project management experience delivering large-scale, high-visibility technology initiatives
* Experience managing accessibility-related projects (WCAG, Section 508, or ADA compliance) strongly preferred
* Background in QA/testing-heavy projects and agile cross-functional team leadership
* Demonstrated success leading enterprise software implementations and driving change management
* Proven vendor management experience
* Public sector or government agency project experience highly preferred

Required Skills
* Sound judgment and diplomacy in engaging with government stakeholders
* Proficiency in multiple project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
* Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, project portfolio management tools (e.g., Monday.com), JIRA, and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with public sector workflows, systems, or program administration
* IAAP CPACC certification or PMP with accessibility project background
* Knowledge of accessibility platforms/tools (Deque, Axe, conformance testing tools, JIRA defect tracking)
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, or related field

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage enterprise accessibility governance frameworks, remediation timelines, and KPI reporting
* Coordinate activities across accessibility testers, developers, content teams, and agency stakeholders to ensure timely remediation and validation
* Track progress against DOJ accessibility requirements and implement risk mitigation strategies
* Oversee testing tools, documentation protocols, and knowledge-sharing practices across IT and business teams
* Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables
* Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and timelines
* Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and milestones to executive leadership
* Manage stakeholder communications across multiple agencies, ensuring transparency and alignment
* Oversee internal project resources and external vendor teams in alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs)
* Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues"