DCPS - Audio Visual Systems Program Manager
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
