Senior Accessibility Program Manager at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accessibility, Inclusive Design, Technical Program Management, Agile Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Accessibility Standards, Assistive Technologies, HTML, JavaScript, WCAG, Section 508, Accessibility Testing, Community Engagement, Coaching, Innovation Mindset

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Accessibility isn’t a checkbox at Microsoft; it’s core to our mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more. As part of the Microsoft AI Accessibility team, you’ll be the voice of inclusive design, driving impact across Bing, Copilot, Edge, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Advertising. You’ll partner with engineering to deliver experiences that work for everyone, champion accessibility in product roadmaps, and make sure inclusive growth is baked into how we build AI. Expect to engage directly with executives, connect with customers, and turn insights into action at enterprise scale. What you’ll do Lead accessibility initiatives across Microsoft AI products, coordinating priorities and execution. Advocate for inclusive design, ensuring accessibility is a first‑class feature, not an afterthought. Engage with executives and customers to gather data, influence decisions, and shape product direction. Collaborate with engineering teams globally to deliver accessible, high‑quality experiences at scale. What you bring Experience running enterprise‑scale services and platforms with technical depth. Familiarity with agile development practices and the ability to drive delivery in fast‑moving environments. Proven success working with engineers across geographies and disciplines. Mindset that sees accessibility as innovation—you thrive on turning challenges into breakthroughs. Why join us? This is your chance to set the standard for accessibility in AI. You’ll lead by example, influence products used by millions, and make inclusivity the default, not the exception. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction. Responsibilities Function as an accessibility technical subject matter expert who monitors industry trends to stay aware of best practices. Influence division processes impacting accessibility compliance with Microsoft’s Accessibility Standard (MAS). Work closely with designers, PMs, usability teams, and accessibility experts to drive practical solutions to complex issues. Coach and guide teams through manual and automated accessibility testing, as well as remediation techniques and methods. Raise awareness about accessibility across the division, creating and fostering internal communities, champions and guides that can help teams achieve their inclusive goals. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos). Experience partnering with communities of consumers with disabilities. Certification in Accessibility, for example: Trusted Tester, CPACC, or PCWA. Proven ability to research accessibility recommendations around emerging trends and technology. 2-3 years of experience directly working with accessibility standards for technology such as WCAG, Section 508, 255, CVAA, etc. 2-3 years of work experience developing websites or apps using HTML, ARIA, JavaScript, or other languages. 2-3 years of experience with assistive technologies such as JAWS, Narrator, NVDA, Dragon, VoiceOver, TalkBack, etc. Familiarity with free and paid tools in the market for accessibility evaluations and improvements (tools include manual and automated evaluations).#MicrosoftAI #Search# #WWE# #Accessibility# #A11y# #Inclusive# Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

Lead accessibility initiatives across Microsoft AI products and advocate for inclusive design. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver accessible experiences and influence product direction.