Vice President Accessibility Lead - Independent Verification Tester

Vice President Accessibility Lead - Independent Verification Tester

Location: New York, NY, United States and 2 more

Join the Digital Accessibility Team as an Independent Verification Lead Tester and embark on a rewarding career path where you will play a crucial role as an experienced and highly skilled team member. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the independent verification and testing activities for our site and apps, ensuring the delivery of high-quality inclusive solutions. You will have good background in accessibility testing, excellent leadership skills, building out programs from the ground up, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the independent verification and testing (IVT) processes across multiple products.
• Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases to recommend comprehensive testing coverage.
• Define and manage project scope and objectives against project schedule and work plan.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the independent verification and testing (IVT) team. Establish and enforce quality assurance standards and new ideas.
• Collaborate with product and delivery managers and other stakeholders to recommend a clear understanding of requirements and quality expectations.
• Develop detailed test plans based on product specifications and requirements. Execute test cases, track and report on test results, and manage defect oversight.
• Explore opportunities for test automation where applicable.
• Collaborate with Accessibility team to evaluate and recommend testing tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Effectively communicate testing progress, results, and any potential issues to product stakeholders.
• Collaborate with accessibility Advisors and development teams to resolve defects and improve the timely delivery of high-quality inclusive websites and apps.
• Proactively seek opportunities for process improvement within the area of testing and verification. Stay current with industry trends, new ideas, and emerging technologies in accessibility testing.

Qualifications

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of relevant accessibility testing knowledge.
• Broad knowledge of accessibility barriers as well as the tools and techniques for overcoming them
• Project management experience, experience managing 5+ team member.
• Ability to discern accessibility issues from wireframes and code.
• Ability to analyze and employ problem-solving skills to recommend the best solution
• Ability to communicate to a wide range of product stakeholders.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and as an individual consultant with your assigned client.
• Detailed accessibility knowledge in a broad range of technologies, Various platforms including Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS, Video and other digital media, PDF and other document standards.
• Hands On knowledge of Assistive Technology (for example screen readers, magnifiers, alternative input, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of VPAT / ACR documents, Working in JIRA tickets

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of accessibility standards: WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 is a plus.
• Knowledge of International laws is a plus.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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