Senior Manager, Accessibility

What are we looking for?
We are seeking problem solvers who are passionate about growing in a dynamic industry and who love to combine their analytical skills with intuition for business. We believe success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Solid understanding of WCAG 2.1
• Tactical knowledge of WAI-ARIA and W3C standards-compliant HTML and CSS
• Understand and have demonstrated experience in applying accessibility and usability principles, including Universal Design, that impact users with disabilities in the discovery and design/wireframe stages.
• Hands-on experience with assistive technology devices including screen readers, screen magnification, alternative keyboard inputs, etc.
• Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility audits tailored to the audience's level of technical knowledge.
• Ability to provide technical solutions and remediation to cross-functional teams of product owners, development engineers, quality engineers, and designers.
• Knowledge of accepted accessibility interaction patterns and standard methodologies
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Ability to make customer-centric decisions while demonstrating a deep understanding of technical and business factors.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Be a self-starter who exhibits initiative, drive, and dependability.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Build positive relationships, exhibit tact, and earn trust as a reliable interpersonal teammate.
• Navigate comfortably around unstructured challenges, model, and influence others to drive successful product delivery.
• Ability to work within a dynamic environment with vitality, focus, and precision while leading contending priorities.
• Resolve issues optimally and creatively as a general problem solver, while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism, and integrity.
• Work respectively and sensitively with diverse populations.
• Effectively facilitate team discussions across multiple locations.

To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
• Three (3) years leading people or projects
• Five (5) years of experience in the accessibility discipline
• Travel – up to 15%

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s Degree plus 8+ years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 15+ years of Technology related experience
• Twelve (12) years of professional work experience in Technology or a related field
• Five (5) years leading people or projects
• Seven (7) years of experience in the accessibility discipline

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of their role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, access to our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) where you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount, a 401(k) savings plan, 20 days of paid time off accruing over your first year of employment and increasing up to 25 days after completing one year of full employment, up to 12 weeks of parental leave for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents, 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays throughout the year, up to 5 bereavement days, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, an employee assistance program, travel insurance, a legal services program, an educational assistance program, adoption assistance, a backup childcare program, pre-tax commuter benefit and our travel discount. The annual salary range for this role is $120,000-$165,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company. #LI-REMOTE 

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