UAE nationals are encouraged to apply
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Manager, Audio Visual Projects and Innovations reporting to Assistant Director, Audio Visual Services.
NYUAD Audio Visual Services (AV) represents a dynamic ecosystem enabling powerful multimedia communication and immersive experiences. Encompassing everything from high-fidelity cinematic productions to dynamic video conferencing solutions, AV bridges the gap between information delivery and audience engagement.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Audio Visual Services, the Manager, of AV Projects & Innovation is responsible for overseeing and managing the execution of advanced AV projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Daily duties involve leading a team of AV engineers and programmers, coordinating their activities, and providing expert guidance on complex AV systems design and integration. The Manager will collaborate closely with stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners, to ensure the successful implementation of innovative AV solutions that meet the needs of the university. The role will also require management of lifecycle projects, from initial planning and design to final installation and integration, while maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting.
In addition to project delivery, the role will be responsible for providing Tier 3 SME infrastructure and architecture support for AV systems across the campus. This includes managing AV commissioning and programming for new installations, maintaining existing systems, and developing new programming code and proof of concept testing for new facilities. The role is also expected to manage the integration of AV systems with external platforms such as Building Management Systems, room scheduling services, and service management framework applications. Additionally daily duties will also involve developing and managing bespoke software tools and applications to support infrastructure and business workflows, ensuring that the team delivers high-quality solutions and support to the university community.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Advanced AV Projects
Manage and Develop Team
Stakeholder Collaboration
Provide Tier 3 SME Support
Develop and Maintain Documentation and Reporting
Required Education:
Preferred Education:
Required Experience:
Crestron Master Certified Programmer
Crestron Master Technology Architect
Crestron DigitalMedia Certified Designer 4K (DMC-D-4K)
Crestron DigitalMedia Certified Engineer 4K (DMC-E-4K)
NVX Design and Application
Crestron DigitalMedia Networking Certification
Audinate Dante Certification 2nd Edition (Levels 1-3)
Manufacturer training in various DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) such as Biamp, QSC, Symetrix, Meyer Sound, Dolby, and Polycom SoundStructure
Manufacturer training in DCI Cinema Standards - Dolby Digital
High proficiency in AV systems and infrastructure AV design, including systematic documentation and standards
Extensive knowledge of AV systems and technologies to provide integration and commissioning services under a project mandate
Advanced expertise in networked AV systems, including VOIP, SDVoE, Dante, and NVX
Exceptional English written and oral communication skills, able to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of developing innovative solutions.
Proven leadership and team management capabilities
Highly skilled in using Windows, Mac OS, and Linux system
Programming / Development
Crestron Programming:
Other Programming Skills:
AV Systems
Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge with the ability to perform diagnostics, fault root cause analysis, resolution planning, equipment replacement, design, integration, commissioning, and witness testing of the following AV system technologies:
Broadcast Systems
Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge with the ability to perform diagnostics, fault root cause analysis, resolution planning, equipment replacement, design, integration, commissioning, and witness testing of the following broadcast AV technologies:
AV Architecture Systems
Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge with the ability to perform diagnostics, fault root cause analysis, resolution planning, equipment replacement, design, integration, commissioning, and witness testing of the following AV architecture technologies:
Preferred Experience:
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.