Project Manager - WCAG Accessibility

Job Title:

Project Manager - WCAG Accessibility

Location:

Austin Texas

Work Type:
Onsite position

Duration: 12 Months of Contract

Primary

Skills:

PM, ADA compliance, Any ADA or WCAG Certification

Certification in Project Management by a recognized project management organization is Required

Knowledge of Texas Administrative Code, Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) EIR Accessibility Policy, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA related to federal and state accessibility requirements.

Knowledge of industry best practices for accessibility services for digital content and Electronic Information Resources, such as brochures, flyers, webpages, documents, forms, and training materials.

The Worker is responsible for collaborating with ITS Leadership, Agency Digital Accessibility Coordinator and team members to bring definition, prioritization, structure, estimation rigor, and executive-ready reporting to a portfolio of loosely defined accessibility and compliance initiatives.

• Work with ITS Leadership, ITS team members and Digital Accessibility Program SMEs to define the scope of work and the needs for the Agency's digital accessibility projects to include documenting current state and future state Digital Accessibility Program projects.
• Design and plan for implementation of various future accessibility initiatives and projects in alignment to meet compliance with Federal, State, and agency procedures, policies, rules, and laws including DOJ ADA.
• Work in partnership with ITS leadership, Business Analyst(s) and Digital Accessibility Coordinator to review, analyze, and evaluate Agency Digital Accessibility Program needs.
• Develop project proposals, work break down structures (WBS), project cost estimates including scope, schedule, and budget(s).
• Enhance agency digital accessibility efforts by monitoring and tracking accessibility updates, communicating both internally and externally on continuous improvements.
• Create and present reports that describe accessibility obstacles and recommendations to overcome obstacles.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Years of experience in the field or in a related area as a Senior Project Manager
• Experience in drafting complete project proposals, work break down (WBS), project cost estimates including scope, schedule, and budget(s).
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project and SharePoint)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Documents prepares and presents solution options, risk identification and analysis.
• Experience in documenting detailed descriptions of user needs, Program functions and steps required to implement changes.
• Awareness or knowledge of DFPS systems and programs.
• Knowledge of Texas Administrative Code, Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) EIR Accessibility Policy, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA related to federal and state accessibility requirements.
• Knowledge of industry best practices for accessibility services for digital content and Electronic Information Resources, such as brochures, flyers, webpages, documents, forms, and training materials.

Vishal (Victor) Verma | Assistant Manager

NS IT Solutions