Reporting Manager - Rail and Transit

Parsons•Newark, NJ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Reporting Manager with rail and transit experience for a multi-billion dollar project in the NY/NJ area. This role involves working with FTA Plans and Reporting, developing reporting frameworks, collaborating across workstreams, and leading a team of controls and schedule managers. Parsons is a technology-driven national security and global infrastructure solutions provider focused on delivering scalable, disruptive solutions to customer challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of professional experience, preferably in federally funded infrastructure, construction, Transit projects are highly desirable.
Extensive experience as a Reporting Manager, PMIS Manager, Project Controls Specialist, or a similar role, with a strong emphasis on construction project reporting, analytics, maintaining a risk register and information management.
Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in PMIS platforms, including e-Builder, Oracle, SAP, SharePoint, Kahua, and data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Azure.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with proven ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Familiarity with advanced project management methodologies, project lifecycle processes, budgeting, cost management, scheduling, and compliance reporting requirements.
Strong Knowledge of project management methodologies, performance metrics, and reporting standards.

Nice To Haves

ITIL Foundations, or relevant PMIS certifications (e.g., e-Builder Certified Professional, Kahua Implementation Administrator) are strongly preferred.
MNRR, LIRR, NYCT, MTA, Amtrak experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a robust project reporting framework, including comprehensive key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and routine progress reports, ensuring accurate tracking of project milestones, performance metrics, schedule adherence, financial data, and operational insights.
Collect, analyze, validate, and synthesize complex data from various project management information systems (PMIS), including e-Builder, Oracle, SAP, SharePoint, and Kahua, to generate actionable insights, trends, forecasts, and strategic recommendations supporting project delivery and decision-making processes.
Coordinate effectively with stakeholders, including project manager, construction managers, engineers, estimators, construction inspectors, IT personnel, and business analysts, to identify reporting needs, establish standardized report formats, and ensure timely and accurate dissemination of project information to internal and external stakeholders.
Lead and oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc project reports, clearly highlighting project status, cost, schedule, risks, opportunities, variances, and corrective actions, presenting findings to senior management, project teams, and external partners.
Ensuring accuracy and integrity of data across multiple PMIS platforms, databases, and cloud-based systems, driving improvements in data quality, workflows, and business automation processes.
Implement and optimize data visualization tools and automated reporting processes using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Azure, and other analytics solutions, streamlining workflows, enhancing data accessibility, and enabling real-time reporting and informed decision-making.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance, track contractual obligations, and provide guidance on reporting methodologies, data analytics practices, and best practices in project management.
Stay informed of industry advancements in PMIS tools, reporting standards, and project management techniques to continuously enhance reporting accuracy, transparency, and effectiveness.