VP Accessibility & IVT Lead — Digital Testing Leadership

Vice President Accessibility Lead - Independent Verification Tester job at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. New York, NY. Job Description 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. As a Vice President Accessibility Lead - Independent Verification Tester in the Digital Accessibility Team, you will be at the forefront of improving the delivery of high-quality inclusive solutions. You will lead and coordinate the independent verification and testing activities for our site and applications. This role provides an opportunity to leverage your leadership skills, your expertise in accessibility testing, and your ability to build programs from the ground up. You will also have the chance to collaborate with various stakeholders, mentor a team, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes. Job 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. 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 Technical knowledge in Web Accessibility Initiative, Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA), HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), qTest or other testing applications 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. About Us Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans About the Team Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction. The Digital team is dedicated to creating innovative, industry-leading products and experiences that help customers access, share and control their financial data so they can make smart decisions with their money. Teams enable innovation while adhering to the firm’s data sharing principles of security, customer control and convenience, and privacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr JPMorgan Chase & Co.