Accessibility Architect

Practice Lead – Accessibility

Location : Remote

Experience :

10+ years (with 5+ years in Accessibility leadership)

Shift :

02 : 00 PM to 11 : 00 PM IST

About the Role

We are seeking a

Practice Lead – Accessibility

to establish and scale our Accessibility Practice. The ideal leader will bring deep expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549), lead accessibility consulting engagements, and mentor teams to deliver inclusive digital experiences across web, mobile, and enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership

Define the vision, frameworks, and offerings for the Accessibility Practice.

Build methodologies, toolkits, and governance for accessibility delivery.

Client Engagement

Act as a trusted advisor on accessibility strategy and compliance.

Lead client workshops, accessibility audits, and roadmap planning.

Partner with sales / pre-sales for RFPs, solutions, and proposals.

Delivery & Governance

Oversee accessibility audits, testing, and remediation projects.

Ensure compliance with

WCAG 2.1 / 2.2, ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549 .

Collaborate with design, product, and engineering teams to embed accessibility in SDLC.

Team Development

Hire, mentor, and lead accessibility specialists, testers, and consultants.

Drive certifications, internal training, and accessibility advocacy.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven leadership in Accessibility Programs and Teams.

Strong knowledge of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549.

Hands-on with tools :

AXE, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack .

Experience across

Web, Mobile, and Enterprise applications .

Excellent

stakeholder management & client communication skills .

Preferred Qualifications

Accessibility certifications (IAAP CPACC, WAS, CPWA).

Background in UX, HCI, or software development.

Experience with global clients across industries.

Perks & Benefits

Healthcare, cab facilities, meals (as per company policy).

Sponsorship for accessibility certifications & training.

Opportunity to lead a

Global Accessibility Center of Excellence .