305 King St W
Suite 1100
Kitchener, ON N2G 1B9
Canada
Accessibility Consultant Remote
Accessibility Consultant Description
EPAM is actively seeking a talented Accessibility Consultant to boost our accessibility solutions. The ideal candidate will lead digital accessibility projects for our clients, ensuring wide-ranging inclusivity and exceptional user experiences.
We accept CVs in English only.
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Responsibilities
- Initiate consultative sales processes and devise proposals
- Deliver persuasive presentations that highlight our accessibility consulting strengths
- Lead client workshops, navigate stakeholder discussions, and handle project-specific responsibilities
- Design and implement a comprehensive accessibility strategy for clients
- Create and manage a staffing plan to fulfill accessibility goals
- Advocate for accessibility at various organizational levels, including executive leadership
- Oversee accessibility training programs for product teams
- Stay informed about current accessibility laws, guidelines, and trends
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to integrate accessibility best practices
- Set up and monitor key performance indicators for accessibility and report on achievements
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in digital accessibility
- At least 3 years in leadership roles
- Proven track record in rolling out and managing accessibility services and projects
- Expertise in building client relationships and contributing to their organizational achievements
- Confidence in engaging with senior client executives and providing strategic insights
- Proficient in managing projects from inception to successful completion
- Thorough knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1, ARIA) and legal stipulations (e.g., ADA, Section 508)
- Familiarity with assistive technologies such as screen readers and voice recognition software
- Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and execution of accessibility roadmaps
- Ability to participate in technology and product strategy discussions
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate effectively with various teams
- Customer-centric, innovative, and able to independently meet tight deadlines
- Excellent command of English with outstanding communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience conducting accessibility audits
- Experience performing usability testing
- Skill in providing detailed, actionable feedback to development, QA, and design teams to refine product accessibility
We offer
- Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
- Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
- Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
- Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
- Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
- Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
- Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
- Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
- Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!
Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.