Program Controls Manager - Reporting

AECOM•Arlington, VA

1d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Program Controls – Reporting Manager to lead enterprise-level program controls reporting and dashboard delivery for a major 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. The Reporting Manager translates cost, schedule, risk, change, and performance data into clear visualizations and decision-ready reporting products that enhance leadership oversight, governance, and proactive program management. Experience in federal reporting standards, compliance requirements, and performance frameworks is highly valued and considered a strong advantage. This position is based out of the Arlington, VA region but will include travel to project location as required by the client.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
Proficiency in Power BI, Primavera P6, TILOS, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or relevant project controls/reporting credentials preferred.
Ten plus years of reporting experience.
Experience with desktop publishing and professional graphics software.
Strong background in scheduling, project controls, reporting, and 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.

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.
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.
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.
Collaborate with project teams and functional leads 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.
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.