Digital Accessibility Product and Program Lead

Hiring Range: $109,992 - $120,000 Annually Are you passionate about creating technology that is accessible to everyone? North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is seeking a collaborative and strategic Digital Accessibility Product and Program Lead to execute the strategy and successful delivery of digital accessibility services across North Dakota's enterprise IT environment. This hybrid position will be based in Bismarck, North DakotaAs our Digital Accessibility Product and Program Lead, you will:• Define and maintain the digital accessibility program vision, roadmap, and service catalog.• Translate agency and enterprise requirements into prioritized digital accessibility initiatives and solutions.• Manage the digital accessibility product backlog and ensure alignment with business, technical, and compliance objectives.• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of digital accessibility projects and programs, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.• Manage cross-functional teams, including internal staff, contractors, vendors, and agency partners, to deliver accessible digital products and services.• Serve as the primary liaison between NDIT and agency stakeholders for digital accessibility services.• Monitor program performance, budgets, milestones, and outcomes while driving continuous improvement and innovation.• Ensure enterprise forms, websites, applications, and digital content align with accessibility standards and coordinate remediation efforts as needed.• May supervise other team membersTo succeed in this role, you will build strong partnerships across agencies and cross-functional teams, serving as a trusted advisor to advance digital accessibility throughout state government. You'll bring expertise in digital accessibility standards, governance, and compliance, along with experience implementing accessibility initiatives across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to manage complex programs, balance multiple stakeholder priorities, and communicate technical concepts to audiences at all levels. Strong project and vendor management skills will help you thrive in this role.To be considered for this role, you must have:• A bachelor's degree in information technology, User Experience (UX) Design, Communications, Project Management, or a closely related field, and at least two years of professional experience conducting or coordinating PDF and website accessibility remediation. Additional experience supporting accessibility programs, initiatives, or compliance efforts is preferred.Additional work experience as listed above may be substituted for formal education on a year for year basis.Preferred qualifications: • Experience using relevant software (CommonLook, Acrobat Pro, Deque, SiteImprove, etc.).• Experience coordinating efforts among multiple government entities.• Knowledge and experience applying UX design principles.• Experience managing government budgets and working with procurement/vendorsApplication materials must clearly show an address in the selected recruiting area or confirm the candidate’s ability to relocate within 30 days of an offer being made. Applications that do not show they meet the location requirement will be declined.About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.Application Procedures The answers given on this application are to be reflective of your work experiences. Any use or suspected use of AI during the application process may affect the outcome of the hiring decision.Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if North Dakota Information Technology cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.All application material, including your resume, must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).North Dakota Information Technology does not offer or provide sponsorships. 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