Program Controls Reporting Manager - Baltimore MD

Jacobs; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and basiclife

401(k) plan and stock purchase option

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

PPTO for full-time salaried employees

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Program Controls Reporting Manager in Baltimore to lead enterprise reporting for a major rail infrastructure program. You will drive policy, cadence, and dashboards that translate cost, schedule, risk, and forecast data into actionable insights for leadership.

Responsibilities include automating outputs with Power BI, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with Finance and Program Leadership. A hybrid in-person presence is required in the program office three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, project management, or related discipline.
• 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• PMP certification or relevant project controls/reporting credentials.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Primavera P6, Visio, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of federal reporting standards and large-scale capital programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program-wide reporting policies, procedures, templates, and tools aligned with cost, schedule, and scope controls.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual program performance reports with integrated data.
• Design and maintain interactive, role-based dashboards for real-time visibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and traceability.
• Act as liaison between Program Controls, Finance, and Program Leadership for cohesive narratives.

Skills

Power BI

Primavera P6

Visio

Microsoft Office

Data analytics

Scheduling

Reporting

Project controls

Education

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

PMP certification

Job description

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.

Please Note - Travel may be required depending on program needs.

This position supports a hybrid work environment, requiring in-person presence in the program office in Baltimore at least 3 full work days per week.

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.

Benefits and Perks

• Your health.
• Your well-being.
• Your security.
• Your future.
• Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.