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When you join VerizonVerizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.What you’ll be doingWe are pleased to announce that we are hiring a Principal Engineer – Quality Assurance to be responsible for Accessibility Strategy & Process, including leading strategy development and insight creation that will uncover the levers and opportunities to drive accessible solutions throughout the organization.This role will help to redesign our future and the way we address accessibility within the Verizon Consumer Group WJN (1. Your focus will be driving accessibility with highly visible work that will directly impact the future of Verizon on behalf of people with disabilities. As a transformational leader you will be responsible for enabling consistent strategic direction with a repeatable playbook of processes for transformational outcomes. With a strong approach and the ability to persuade, you will be seen as a thought leader by those you interact with.You will transform voice-of-the-customer data into insights and make recommendations to improve and transform our accessibility practices. With a blend of business process management, change management, and strategy and operational experience, you will be a leader with a seat at the table who will influence and drive change for our business practices and people with disabilities.Set strategic direction for the VCG Accessibility team, develop repeatable evaluation and testing practices, identify accessibility risks, gaps, and define processes for the entire accessibility organization.
Assume a project management role in identifying, prioritizing, developing, modifying, and advocating for people with disabilities by implementing appropriate procedures, reporting, and practices consistent with state and federal laws by liaising with appropriate legal and compliance partners.
Evaluate opportunities for improvement using qualitative and quantitative techniques to drive process improvement with thorough analysis and understanding of key drivers, assumptions, and scenarios. Keep the team, compliance leads, and legal partners informed of current accessibility trends and best practices.
Prepare and deliver presentations, training programs, written materials, and professional development activities related to accessibility topics with the intention of reducing systemic barriers, and promoting disability awareness, inclusive practices, and guidance for making documents, presentations, pdfs, and products and services accessible.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders as a key stakeholder in the evaluation of accessibility impacts on all VCG initiatives, evaluate assignment needs, and partner with testing team manager for the right person for the project. WJN (2 WJN (3.
Take initiative to evaluate technical solutions and develop overall tool recommendations and drive processes for improved testing accuracy and reduced testing times.
Collaborate with the Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion teams to align strategic initiatives.
Provide internal consulting to partner groups as needed.
Train users on the use of accessibility automation and manual testing.
What we’re looking forA natural strategist that intuitively makes connections between guidelines, design & development constraints, and information from different sources and synthesize it into one complete picture. You know that different team members and stakeholders have different needs, and you flex your style and approach to be most effective while always focusing on our end goal of accessible solutions. You thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple highly visible activities with lots of competing priorities. People trust your decisions and come to you for advice and counsel. You identify and coach to areas of opportunity to promote growth, mentorship, development and success. You are a subject matter expert and leverage your business experience to enhance and accelerate outcomes.You’ll need to have:Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant work experience.
Four or more years of experience as a team leader and change agent.
Experience creating and presenting presentations to all levels of an organization.
Willingness to travel up to 25% or less.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:Project Management Professional Certification.
Lean and/or Six Sigma or Change Management Certifications.
Corporate Training experience and/or Certification.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Significant experience developing, implementing and tracking methods.
Technical Writing hands-on experience. (User Guides, Manuals, Templates)
JAWS, NVDA, Keyboard Only hands-on experience.
Accessibility Automation and Manual Testing hands-on experience.
Web Accessibility (WCAG) and Physical Accessibility (ADA) experience.
Strong consulting skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
Experience influencing key stakeholders through using expertise and data.
User story and Agile development experience. Agile Project Management Certification.
Ability to create Mock-ups and provide Accessible Design Annotation experience.
Accessibility Certification.
Strong business acumen.
Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (https://www.verizon.com/about/careers/work-culture) page to learn more.REQNUMBER: 576595-1B
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