Accessibility Testing Program Manager

Job overview

The Accessibility Testing Program Manager role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The role coordinates accessibility work across product stakeholders and offshore testing teams. The position leads digital accessibility strategy, testing, and ongoing monitoring across web, mobile, and desktop applications. It helps integrate accessibility into software delivery, track compliance and risk, and guide teams in identifying and remediating accessibility defects.

What you'll do

• Define digital accessibility quality assurance strategy, test frameworks, and governance across the product portfolio. Establish metrics, compliance dashboards, and executive reporting
• embed accessibility checkpoints in the Agile/DevOps software development lifecycle. Coordinate onsite product managers, UX designers, engineering leads, and offshore QA teams, including handoffs, sprint planning, task distribution, resource allocation, and team onboarding. Oversee automated scans and expert manual audits using assistive technologies. Translate WCAG guidance into user stories, acceptance criteria, and remediation guidance
• triage defects, prioritize fixes, and verify remediation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accessibility testing

program manager

digital accessibility

wcag 2.1/2.2

section 508

wai-aria

qa strategy

offshore team coordination

chicago il

techdigital corporation

axe

nvda

jaws

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires eight years in quality assurance or program management, including at least four years leading dedicated accessibility testing initiatives. Standards include WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and WAI-ARIA. IAAP CPACC or WAS certification is preferred.

About the employer

TechDigital Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.