Expert, Web Accessibility Specialist

Beschreibung:

⚡We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all.

At Schneider Electric, our values - IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) - are the foundation of everything we do. Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.

Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world?🌳
If you are up to challenge your creativity and make an impact, we are excited to welcome you!

Schneider Digital is the digital department of Schneider Electric, leading the digital transformation in the company by giving support globally to our internal teams and our clients. Schneider Digital consists of 6 Digital Hubs worldwide which are strategically located to ensure a 24/7 support across the company (France, China, India, USA, Mexico and Spain). Our Digital Hub in Barcelona is formed by +450 employees working in strategic projects and different roles such as Data, Cybersecurity, ERP, Cloud, Infrastructures, IT Project Management or Digital Marketing.

The Web Accessibility Specialist ensures that Schneider Electric's websites and digital products deliver an inclusive, barrier-free experience for all users, including people with disabilities. This role leads accessibility audits, drives adoption of WCAG standards, advises cross-functional teams, and promotes a culture of inclusive design across the organization. The specialist collaborates closely with designers, developers, product managers, and content creators to ensure accessibility is embedded throughout the entire digital lifecycle.

What will you do:

Accessibility Strategy & Governance
* Develop, maintain, and promote accessibility strategies, standards, and implementation guidelines across digital teams.
* Integrate accessibility requirements into design, development, testing, and release processes.
* Establish governance models, checkpoints, and documentation to ensure consistent compliance with accessibility expectations.
Audits, Testing & Quality Assurance
* Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of websites and digital products to identify barriers, WCAG violations, and usability issues.
* Perform manual testing using assistive technologies such as screen readers.
* Use automated auditing tools and manual techniques to validate accessibility fixes and verify compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards.
* Deliver clear, actionable remediation recommendations to design, engineering, and product teams.
Training, Enablement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Provide training and coaching to designers, developers, and content creators on accessibility best practices.
* Guide teams through accessible design and development techniques.
* Partner with project managers and product owners to ensure accessibility is prioritized and planned within delivery schedules.
Compliance, Standards & Documentation
* Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, Section 508, and EU Web Accessibility Directive requirements.
* Maintain and update accessibility documentation, standards, and internal guidelines.
* Produce regular reports on accessibility performance, compliance levels, and progress on remediation activities.
User Engagement & Continuous Improvement
* Gather and analyze feedback from users with disabilities to inform accessibility improvements.
* Advocate for user-centered thinking and the integration of accessibility considerations early in the design process.
* Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for broader adoption of inclusive design.
What will make you successful:
* Strong knowledge of web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1/2.2 and related global regulations (ADA, Section 508, EU Directive).
* Experience conducting accessibility audits using both automated tools and manual assistive technologies.
* Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how they affect accessibility.
* Understanding of usability principles and user-centered design.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
* Strong written and spoken English.
* Accessibility certifications such as CPACC or WAS are a plus.
* Promote accessibility awareness and champion inclusive design practices across the organization.
* Help foster a culture where accessible, high-quality user experiences are a shared responsibility across all teams.
What will you get:

We adapt to you:
🕓 With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.
💻 We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.
🏝 Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.
📅 Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.
🧘‍Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).
💞 We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.

We take care of you:
📱 With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy access to wellness content, nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!
🏄‍From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with Wellhub so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.
🩺 Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.

We empower you:
🎯 With Career Hub, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.
🤑 We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.
🙌 We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores.
💗 You will have life insurance for your protection.
💰 We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.
🎁 With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services.
💚 Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
EUR36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

⚡We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all.

At Schneider Electric, our values - IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) - are the foundation of everything we do. Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.

Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world?🌳
If you are up to challenge your creativity and make an impact, we are excited to welcome you!

Schneider Digital is the digital department of Schneider Electric, leading the digital transformation in the company by giving support globally to our internal teams and our clients. Schneider Digital consists of 6 Digital Hubs worldwide which are strategically located to ensure a 24/7 support across the company (France, China, India, USA, Mexico and Spain). Our Digital Hub in Barcelona is formed by +450 employees working in strategic projects and different roles such as Data, Cybersecurity, ERP, Cloud, Infrastructures, IT Project Management or Digital Marketing.

The Web Accessibility Specialist ensures that Schneider Electric's websites and digital products deliver an inclusive, barrier-free experience for all users, including people with disabilities. This role leads accessibility audits, drives adoption of WCAG standards, advises cross-functional teams, and promotes a culture of inclusive design across the organization. The specialist collaborates closely with designers, developers, product managers, and content creators to ensure accessibility is embedded throughout the entire digital lifecycle.

What will you do:

Accessibility Strategy & Governance
* Develop, maintain, and promote accessibility strategies, standards, and implementation guidelines across digital teams.
* Integrate accessibility requirements into design, development, testing, and release processes.
* Establish governance models, checkpoints, and documentation to ensure consistent compliance with accessibility expectations.
Audits, Testing & Quality Assurance
* Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of websites and digital products to identify barriers, WCAG violations, and usability issues.
* Perform manual testing using assistive technologies such as screen readers.
* Use automated auditing tools and manual techniques to validate accessibility fixes and verify compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards.
* Deliver clear, actionable remediation recommendations to design, engineering, and product teams.
Training, Enablement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Provide training and coaching to designers, developers, and content creators on accessibility best practices.
* Guide teams through accessible design and development techniques.
* Partner with project managers and product owners to ensure accessibility is prioritized and planned within delivery schedules.
Compliance, Standards & Documentation
* Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, Section 508, and EU Web Accessibility Directive requirements.
* Maintain and update accessibility documentation, standards, and internal guidelines.
* Produce regular reports on accessibility performance, compliance levels, and progress on remediation activities.
User Engagement & Continuous Improvement
* Gather and analyze feedback from users with disabilities to inform accessibility improvements.
* Advocate for user-centered thinking and the integration of accessibility considerations early in the design process.
* Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for broader adoption of inclusive design

Ihr Profil:

What will make you successful:
* Strong knowledge of web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1/2.2 and related global regulations (ADA, Section 508, EU Directive).
* Experience conducting accessibility audits using both automated tools and manual assistive technologies.
* Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how they affect accessibility.
* Understanding of usability principles and user-centered design.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
* Strong written and spoken English.
* Accessibility certifications such as CPACC or WAS are a plus.
* Promote accessibility awareness and champion inclusive design practices across the organization.
* Help foster a culture where accessible, high-quality user experiences are a shared responsibility across all teams.
What will you get:

We adapt to you:
🕓 With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.
💻 We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.
🏝 Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.
📅 Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.
🧘‍Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).
💞 We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.

We take care of you:
📱 With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy access to wellness content, nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!
🏄‍From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with Wellhub so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.
🩺 Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.

We empower you:
🎯 With Career Hub, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.
🤑 We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.
🙌 We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores.
💗 You will have life insurance for your protection.
💰 We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.
🎁 With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services.
💚 Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

#LI-NB2
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