Accessibility Consultant

We are looking for a skilled Accessibility Consultant to join EPAM and elevate our accessibility services. The ideal candidate will drive digital accessibility initiatives for our clients' products, ensuring inclusivity and an exceptional user experience for all users.

Responsibilities


Lead consultative sales efforts and develop proposals
Deliver impactful pitches for accessibility consulting services aligned with our capabilities
Facilitate client workshops, guide stakeholder discussions, and lead tasks during project engagements
Develop and implement a comprehensive accessibility strategy for clients
Build and maintain a staffing plan to achieve accessibility objectives
Advocate for accessibility at all levels, including executive leadership
Lead accessibility training programs for product teams
Stay updated with accessibility laws, guidelines, and trends
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to incorporate accessibility best practices
Define and track metrics to measure product accessibility and report progress


Requirements


Minimum 8 years of experience in digital accessibility
At least 3 years of experience in leadership roles
Proven track record in implementing and managing accessibility services and initiatives
Experience acting as a client partner and supporting client success organizationally
Ability to engage confidently with high-level client executives and provide strategic guidance
Strong experience in project management, executing, monitoring, and completion within scope
In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1, ARIA) and legal requirements (e.g., ADA, Section 508)
Familiarity with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and voice recognition software
Experience leading roadmap strategy and definition for accessibility initiatives
Ability to contribute to technology and product-related strategy discussions
Strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
Customer-focused, resourceful, team-oriented, and capable of working independently under time constraints
Fluent English with strong communication skills


Nice to have


Experience conducting accessibility audits
Experience conducting usability tests
Providing detailed, actionable feedback to development, QA, and design teams to enhance product accessibility


We offer


International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
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