Audio Visual Systems Program Manager

Position Title & Code: Audio Visual Systems Program Manager

Location: Washington DC 20002 (Hybrid)

Project End Date: 09/30/2026 (With Possible extension to next fiscal year)

Position Overview:

• DC Public Schools (DCPS) is seeking a mid level Program Manager with audiovisual (AV) systems experience to provide program level oversight coordination and governance of AV initiatives across District facilities.
• For this role Journeyman refers to a mid level professional typically with 6 10 years of experience managing technology or AV related programs or portfolios. This position focuses on overseeing and coordinating multiple related initiatives aligning stakeholders managing dependencies and ensuring successful delivery across the AV program. This is not a hands on installation or technician role.
• The selected contractor will manage schedules vendors priorities and reporting for AV initiatives to ensure solutions are delivered on time within scope and in alignment with District standards and operational needs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide program level leadership for multiple AV initiatives across DCPS facilities
• Coordinate and align related AV efforts to ensure consistency with program objectives timelines and available funding
• Develop and maintain high level program plans milestones dependencies and risk tracking
• Provide oversight and direction for AV initiatives including:
  • Classroom instructional technology
  • Conference room and meeting space AV
  • Video conferencing and hybrid collaboration systems
  • Digital signage and presentation systems
• Coordinate work among internal DCPS teams OCTO partners facilities staff vendors and AV integrators
• Ensure AV initiatives comply with District policies cybersecurity requirements accessibility standards and operational guidelines
• Monitor delivery risks resource constraints and cross initiative dependencies
• Review vendor performance and address escalated technical schedule or scope issues
• Support site coordination readiness assessments testing and acceptance activities as required
• Prepare consolidated program level status reports metrics and briefings for agency leadership
• Support transition of completed AV systems to operations and support teams
• Ensure all assigned AV initiatives align with overall program goals and are delivered successfully

Required Experience & Skills:

• Experience equivalent to a mid level Program Manager (approximately 6 10 years)
• Proven experience overseeing multiple related initiatives within a technology AV or infrastructure program
• Demonstrated experience managing AV IT or technology programs in complex environments
• Strong ability to coordinate vendors and cross functional stakeholders
• Solid understanding of AV systems at a program and integration level (audio video control conferencing and network dependencies)
• Experience managing schedules reporting documentation and deliverables across multiple workstreams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and dependencies in active operational environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting AV programs in schools government agencies or large institutional environments
• Experience coordinating AV work alongside construction renovation or facilities programs
• Familiarity with enterprise collaboration platforms and classroom technology standards
• PMP certification or formal program management training

Important Clarification:

• This is not a hands on AV installation or technician role
• The contractor is responsible for program level oversight coordination and governance of AV initiatives

Work Conditions:

• Primary work location is onsite at DCPS facilities; limited telework may be permitted per District policy
• Standard schedule is 40 hours per week
• Occasional off hours work may be required for coordinated deployments or system cutovers.

Skill Assessment: (Please include the years of experience last used and brief description on skills below information is to be submitted along with the resume)