Audio Visual Systems Program Manager

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

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Experience:

• Audiovisual (AV) initiatives: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002