Program Controls Reporting Manager - Baltimore MD

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks a Program Controls Reporting Manager to lead enterprise-level reporting and dashboard delivery for a large rail transportation capital program.

You will translate cost, schedule, risk, change, and performance data into visual, decision-ready reports that support leadership oversight and governance. You will drive automation using Power BI and collaborate across Program Controls, Finance, and leadership to ensure timely, accurate insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, project management, or a related discipline.
• 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program-wide reporting policies, procedures, templates, and tools aligned with cost, schedule, and scope controls.
• Establish standardized reporting workflows and governance frameworks for consistent performance communication.
• Manage the program reporting calendar, milestone deadlines, and recurring deliverable requirements.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual program performance reports.
• Integrate progress, cost, cash flow, earned value, risk, and forecast data into consolidated reporting products.
• Support executive and board-level reports highlighting KPIs, emerging risks, and management actions.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Reporting

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, project management, or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

TILOS

Visio

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

Job description

Program Controls Reporting Manager - Baltimore MD

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're seeking a talented Program Controls Reporting Manager to lead the enterprise-level program controls reporting and dashboard delivery for a large ($6Billion+, 10-year) rail transportation related, capital infrastructure program. This role drives the development and execution of reporting strategies, oversees program and executive-level performance reporting, and ensures coordination across Program Controls and Financial functions to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights. You'll have experience in federal reporting standards, compliance requirements, and ideally performance frameworks. We'll lean on you to translate cost, schedule, risk, change, and performance data into clear visualizations and decision-ready reporting products that enhance leadership oversight, governance, and proactive program management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain program-wide reporting policies, procedures, templates, and tools aligned with cost, schedule, and scope controls.
• Establish standardized reporting workflows and governance frameworks to ensure consistent and transparent performance communication.
• Manage the program reporting calendar, milestone deadlines, and recurring deliverable requirements.

Program and Executive-Level Reporting

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual program performance reports.
• Integrate progress, cost, cash flow, earned value, risk, and forecast data into consolidated reporting products.
• Support executive and board-level reports highlighting key performance indicators, emerging risks, and management actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal and federal reporting expectations where applicable.

Dashboard Development and Automation

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate reporting through tools such as Power BI and enterprise data environments.
• Design and maintain interactive, role-based dashboards that provide real-time visibility into performance drivers and constraints.
• Ensure all reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with stakeholder decision-making needs.

Data Integration and Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with colleagues across the construction and quality oversight teams, contract and risk managers, and project controls to collect, validate, and reconcile cost, schedule, and risk data.
• Maintain traceability between source systems and published reports to support transparency and audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, data visualization standards, and analytical capabilities.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a key liaison between Program Controls, Finance, and Program Leadership to ensure cohesive reporting narratives.
• Support communication and follow-up with functional teams to meet reporting requirements and timelines.
• Provide analytical and administrative support to the Program Reporting Unit as needed.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, project management, or a related discipline.
• 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.

Ideally, you'll Also Have

• 12 plus years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• PMP certification or relevant project controls/reporting credentials.
• Proficiency in Power BI, TILOS, Visio, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Familiarity with desktop publishing and professional graphics software.
• Strong background in scheduling, project controls, reporting, and/or data analytics.
• Knowledge of federal reporting standards, compliance frameworks, and large-scale capital program requirements is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of public-sector reporting standards and infrastructure delivery programs (transportation, rail, roadway, etc.).
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to deliver under pressure.

Post Salary Range: Minimum

125,000.00

Post Salary Range: Upper

150,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $150,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.