Job Description:

Short Description:

Client 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.

Complete Description:

Employment Type: Contract w2/1099/C2C

Program Manager (Journeyman) – Audiovisual (AV) Systems

Position Overview

Client 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 client 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 client teams, 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 client 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

Skills Matrix

· Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

· Program-level oversight, coordination, and governance of audiovisual (AV) initiatives across multiple facilities.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio for documentation, presentations, and visual diagrams.

· Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in project documentation, reporting, and deliverables.

· Maintains a customer-focused perspective, understanding the big picture across internal teams, users, vendors, and leadership.

· 6 Years

· Ability to develop project timelines, provide status reporting, track costs, and prepare project presentations for stakeholders.

· Experience supporting or working with the deployment and usage of monitoring systems.

· Clearly and concisely communicates processes and issues in a well-organized manner; strong written and oral communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional resources to support project execution.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and quickly resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong organizational, time, and project management skills with the ability to manage overlapping priorities.

· Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated interest in both technology and business operations.

· Possesses a valid driver’s license as required.

Flexible work from home options available.