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City of Boulder · 5 hours ago

Digital Accessibility Program Manager

The City of Boulder is seeking a Digital Accessibility Program Manager to oversee and operationalize Accessibility Requirements under Colorado laws for persons with disabilities. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with accessibility standards across all digital assets and requires strong project and program management skills to implement digital accessibility initiatives effectively.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the project manager, business analyst, and change management leader to prioritize project tasks, analyze stakeholder requirements, and implement communication strategies
Develop and implement a city-wide digital accessibility program to ensure inclusivity across all levels of government
Establish and execute an annual compliance plan to ensure adherence to evolving digital accessibility standards
Drive initiatives to enhance digital accessibility and manage all aspects of the grievance process from intake to final resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and execute accessibility improvements across all aspects of the City of Boulder
Work with current and future software vendors to ensure accessibility compliance and standards are met
Lead comprehensive remediation efforts to ensure compliance with accessibility standards
Conduct hands-on reviews and remediation of digital assets, including documents, websites, applications, and multimedia content
Determine appropriate accessibility standards and tools for conducting remediation
Develop and implement standardized processes and guidelines for reviewing and modifying digital assets to ensure consistency and efficiency
Create comprehensive communication materials, help guides, and training modules to facilitate the adoption of new processes and technologies
Review, recommend, and create new or revised internal operating processes and procedures
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to increase staff knowledge and capacity to create and maintain accessible digital products and communications
Build relationships with various stakeholders to ensure the City of Boulder's programs incorporate accessibility into all public information
Coordinate and communicate with software vendors to ensure compliance with accessibility standards set by the State of Colorado
Track performance metrics and expenditures of accessibility funds to ensure alignment with the department's business objectives
Monitor the status of accessibility projects and communicate progress to senior leadership

Qualification

Digital Accessibility GuidelinesStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementTraining DevelopmentADA KnowledgeGovernment ExperienceTechnology ComfortResearch SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

Ability to demonstrate a strategic mindset
Ability to demonstrate comfort with technology and learning about a variety of software solutions and how they can be made accessible
Ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
Ability to demonstrate stakeholder management skills
Ability to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to fully understand digital Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and surrounding legal framework
Ability to independently research gaps in knowledge
Knowledge of and demonstrated project and operational program management experience in a large organization
Skilled in and experience with training and relaying information to employees and stakeholders in an easy-to-understand manner
Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of related experience

Preferred

Knowledge of and experience in accessibility requirements, including ADA rules, regulations, and standards
Knowledge of and experience with State or Local Government, especially operationalizing legislation

Company

City of Boulder

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2025 (1)

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Joel Wagner
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