How to Use Jira Reports to Prove ROI to Your Stakeholders

Let’s be honest—it’s not enough to just say your team is getting more done. In a world of tight budgets and increased accountability, stakeholders want numbers. They want to see the impact of the tools you’ve invested in. And if you’re using Jira, you already have everything you need to show just how much value your team is delivering.

The problem? Most people don’t know where to start with Jira reports. So let’s break it down.

This guide is for project leads, tech managers, and digital transformation champions who need to translate team progress into business results.

Start With the Right Question: What Do Your Stakeholders Care About?

Before opening up Jira, ask this: What does success look like to your stakeholders?

• Is it faster time to market?

• Reduced rework?

• Better team efficiency?

• More predictable delivery?

• Higher customer satisfaction?
  

Figure that out first, because that’s what you need to measure and communicate.

Key Jira Reports That Help Prove ROI

Here are the reports in Jira that can help you build your case for ROI—with real examples of what they show:

1. Sprint Burndown Chart

What it shows: How much work your team is completing during each sprint.

Why it matters: Shows consistency, predictability, and how well your team estimates and delivers.

ROI angle: Stakeholders can see improved delivery over time, which supports faster releases and better planning.

2. Velocity Chart

What it shows: The average amount of work completed across multiple sprints.

Why it matters: Predictable velocity = better forecasting.

ROI angle: Shows your team’s delivery rate is improving or stabilizing, making it easier to commit to project timelines.

3. Control Chart

What it shows: The time it takes for issues to go from “In Progress” to “Done.”

Why it matters: Helps identify process inefficiencies and track cycle time.

ROI angle: Shorter cycle times mean faster output—and potentially reduced labor or operational costs.

4. Cumulative Flow Diagram

What it shows: How work is flowing through your team’s process (To Do > In Progress > Done).

Why it matters: Highlights bottlenecks and task accumulation.

ROI angle: Gives insight into team capacity and where to invest in process improvement.

5. Time Tracking & Worklog Reports

What it shows: How much time is spent on specific tasks, projects, or issues.

Why it matters: Connects hours to outputs.

ROI angle: Helps stakeholders understand resource allocation and supports budgeting conversations.

Presenting the Data: Make It About the Business Outcome

Don’t just show graphs—tell the story:

• “Since we implemented structured sprints, our average cycle time has dropped 22%.”

• “The team’s velocity has improved by 30% over 3 months, allowing us to ship two features ahead of schedule.”

• “By identifying process bottlenecks in our control chart, we freed up 10+ hours per week of dev time.”
  

Data is great. Context is better.

Keep It Consistent

One report at the end of the quarter won’t cut it. Create a habit of reporting regularly:

• Monthly or sprint-end summaries

• Share dashboards live in stakeholder meetings

• Build a reporting rhythm that supports transparency and trust

How Jer-nee Helps You Make Jira Work for Business Goals

Most teams barely scratch the surface of what Jira can do.

At Jer-nee, we help organizations go beyond tickets and to-do lists. We help you:

• Set up Jira dashboards that map directly to your KPIs

• Clean up your workflows for better reporting and forecasting

• Train teams to track work in a way that supports executive reporting
  

You’re already doing the work. Let’s make sure the right people can see it.

Ready to Show the Value of Your Team’s Work?

If you're ready to turn your Jira setup into a business performance engine, we’re here to help.

Book a consultation with Jer-nee and let’s build reports that speak your stakeholders' language—and yours.