Program Reporting Manager

About the Position 

We’re seeking a Program Reporting Manager to support large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (rail and bus), and aviation projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This role is responsible for leading program-level reporting strategy, managing enterprise and program reporting, and ensuring that reporting outputs support timely, informed decision-making across leadership and stakeholder groups. The position also provides oversight and coordination of project-level reporting activities as needed. 

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site or hybrid position located in Sacramento, CA. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Develop, maintain, and enforce reporting policies, plans, procedures, and workflows related to scope, cost, and schedule information. 
• Define, deliver, and maintain a comprehensive program reporting structure, including recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. 
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all program reporting to ensure information is accurate, appropriately detailed, prioritized for its audience, and delivered on schedule. 
• Coordinate with multiple project teams to gather reporting inputs, perform quality control on submitted data, and ensure timely delivery of programmatic reports to leadership and stakeholder groups. 
• Partner with cost, schedule, and risk functions to compile and produce integrated reports covering progress, cost performance, cash flow, earned value, risk, and schedule information. 
• Develop, maintain, and communicate the program reporting calendar and key reporting milestones. 
• Prepare, coordinate, and present recurring program reports and leadership-facing materials. 
• Collaborate with functional teams to align reporting outputs with stakeholder expectations and follow up on critical issues as required. 
• Provide quality assurance of reporting deliverables and ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment of key messages across reports. 
• Assess opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, including automation and visualization enhancements, while maintaining appropriate governance and controls. 
• Lead, manage, and develop reporting staff, including workload planning, performance management, and professional development. 

Attributes 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to a variety of audiences. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and recurring deadlines. 
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and data quality. 
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and organizational levels. 
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance reporting rigor, efficiency, and decision-making needs. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, project management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 7+ years of progressively responsible work experience supporting and leading reporting functions for large, complex, publicly funded heavy-civil transportation infrastructure programs (e.g., highways, roads, bridges, transit (rail and bus), or aviation). 
• Demonstrated experience producing program-level reporting, including recurring executive or leadership-facing deliverables. 
• Experience developing or implementing reporting strategies, methodologies, and processes at the program level. 
• Experience creating or revising reports to improve clarity, relevance, and actionability for leadership and stakeholders. 
• Experience managing, mentoring, or leading reporting or project controls staff on large or complex programs. 
• Knowledge of project management, document control, data management, and business presentation practices. 
• Experience using Power BI or comparable reporting and data visualization tools to support program and executive-level reporting. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or project management. 
• Familiarity with project controls functions, including cost, schedule, and risk integration. 
• Experience working with MS Visio, Primavera P6, and/or TILOS in support of reporting or project controls activities. 

Compensation Details 

Expected Salary: $150k-$235k/year ($72-$112/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. 

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!  

• Unlimited flexible time off  
• Paid holidays  
• Paid parental leave  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance  
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)  
• Long-term disability insurance  
• Short-term disability insurance  
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment 
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution  
• Formal career planning and development program  
• $2,500 annually toward professional development  
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend  
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement  
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian  
• Free personal financial planning services  
• Employee assistance program  
• Employee discounts  
• Employee referral bonus  

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS 

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

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