Project Manager(ADA Accessibility/WCAG)

Requirements

The project manager will develop and implement change management strategies, plans, and communication initiatives to ensure the successful adoption of accessibility changes across the organization.

1. Strategy:

a. Collaborate with senior leadership and project teams to define and develop change management strategies aligned with the organization's objectives.

b. Assess the impact of changes and create plans to address resistance and potential obstacles.

2. Planning and Execution:

a. Create detailed change management plans, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

b. Implement and oversee the execution of change management plans, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

3. Stakeholder Engagement:

a. Identify and analyze stakeholders affected by changes.

b. Develop engagement plans to involve stakeholders and gain their support.

c. Maintain open lines of communication with stakeholders to address concerns and provide updates.

4. Communication:

a. Design and execute clear and effective communication plans that convey the benefits, purpose, and progress of changes to employees.

b. Create various communication materials, such as emails, newsletters, and presentations.

5. Resistance Management:

a. Identify sources of resistance and develop strategies to mitigate resistance to change.

b. Provide support to individuals and teams experiencing difficulties in adapting to change.

Reporting and risk management mitigation are essential components of any project or organizational strategy. Effective reporting helps stakeholders understand the project's current state, while risk management mitigation ensures that potential issues are identified and addressed proactively.

1. Regular Reporting:

a. Develop a schedule for regular reporting to provide stakeholders with consistent updates on the project's status.

b. Include a section on risk reporting in the regular updates.

c. Cover any identified risks, their impact, and the progress of risk mitigation efforts.

2. Risk Identification:

a. Regularly assess and identify potential risks. Encourage team members to report identifiable threats.

b. Evaluate each risk's potential impact, likelihood, and urgency. Prioritize risks based on these factors.

3. Risk Mitigation Plans:

a. Develop clear mitigation plans for high-priority risks and outline specific actions to minimize or eliminate the threat.

b. Maintain a risk register that includes details on each identified risk, its status, and the assigned responsibilities for mitigation.

4. Contingency Planning:

A PMP and three years of experience is required, or five years of project management experience without a PMP. Understanding of WCAG, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, or the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) a plus.