Senior Accessibility Lead

Job Title: Senior Accessibility LeadLocation: 3 days on site or Remote NYC, NYDuration: 12+ MonthsVisa: USC, GC Qualifications:Strong ability to evaluate digital experiences from an end-user perspective and advocate for accessible outcomes for Web ans Native Experiences.Solid experience testing with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, macOS/iOS Voice-over, Talkback, keyboard-only navigation, and related toolsStrong understanding of accessibility standards, principles, and implementation techniques, including WCAG 2.0,2.1 and 2.2 ( A/AA), and WAI-ARIAExperience partnering with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and consistency in accessibility practicesStrong communication, facilitation, and organizational skillsAbility to influence decisions and provide leadership in cross-functional environmentsFamiliarity with responsive web design, mobile applications, and modern digital product delivery practicesFluency in the software development lifecycle and accessibility integration points across planning, design, development, testing, and releaseStrong understanding of working in a fast-paced environment, including how work progresses through planning, design, engineering, and third-party validationExperience with JIRA, Rally, Teams, Confluence, and similar collaboration toolsResponsibilities:Serve as a lead point of contact for accessibility across cross-functional product, design, and engineering teamsDrive coordination of accessibility reviews across digital solutions, ensuring work is identified, prioritized, and routed effectivelyPartner with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure front-end features are submitted for accessibility review and aligned to accessibility requirementsEvaluate digital experiences for accessibility conformance against standards including WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2, and related accessibility guidanceTranslate accessibility findings into clear, actionable feedback for product and engineering teams to support effective remediationMonitor accessibility defect trends and identify recurring issues, training needs, and opportunities to improve engineering qualityRevalidate remediated defects and confirm accessibility issues are fully resolved across relevant featuresPartner with design teams to integrate accessibility into product design decisions and clarify how design intent informs accessibility acceptance criteriaWork with engineering teams during development and testing to ensure accessibility acceptance criteria are met across web, iOS, and Android platformsSupport third-party accessibility audit planning and execution, including readiness activities, audit scope alignment, test data coordination, and issue follow-upAttend relevant delivery forums, stand-ups, and status meetings to surface accessibility risks and maintain alignment across teams