Audio Visual Systems Program Manager
Overview
Position Overview
A DC Government agency 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 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 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 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
Pay: $60.00 - $64.00 per hour
Work Location: In person