Manager, Clarus Programs

reladynecareersplus; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RelaDyne is seeking an experienced Manager, Clarus Programs to lead customer programs and projects from proposal through execution. This role oversees program management, contract administration, budgets, schedules, customer relationships, and cross-functional coordination to drive performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in industrial services or related fields, strong financial acumen, leadership, and the ability to travel and obtain a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive professional experience with demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Approximately 7+ years of industrial services experience may be considered as commensurate experience.
• Experience in program/project management, contract administration, customer management, or industrial services.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience with project costs, margins, budgets, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a passport for potential international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead new and ongoing programs/projects from quoting and contract award through completion.
• Manage program scope, schedules, budgets, costs, risks, deliverables, and overall performance.
• Identify issues and coordinate corrective actions, recovery plans, and escalations.
• Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance with customer requirements, specifications, and company policies.
• Partner with Estimating to support proposals, project scope, schedules, and the transition from proposal to contract.
• Serve as a primary commercial point of contact for customers and support customer, commercial, and contractual needs.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, Technical, Estimating, and other teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop department employees; manage performance, priorities, staffing, and development plans.
• Monitor project costs, margins, budgets, and financial performance while driving job cost control, revenue growth, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide program status, financial, schedule, and performance reporting to leadership.
• Drive process improvement, lessons learned, training, and workflow improvements across programs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Contract administration

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Passport capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Job description

RelaDyne is the nation’s leading automotive, industrial, and commercial lubricants provider and a trusted partner for reliability services. We’re more than just a distributor; we’re a team dedicated to innovation, service excellence, and lasting customer relationships.

We’re looking for an experienced Manager, Clarus Programs to lead customer programs and projects from proposal and contract award through execution and completion. This role oversees program management, contract administration, budgets, schedules, customer relationships, and cross-functional coordination, while driving performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new and ongoing programs/projects from quoting and contract award through completion.
• Manage program scope, schedules, budgets, costs, risks, deliverables, and overall performance.
• Identify issues and coordinate corrective actions, recovery plans, and escalations.
• Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance with customer requirements, specifications, and company policies.
• Partner with Estimating to support proposals, project scope, schedules, and the transition from proposal to contract.
• Serve as a primary commercial point of contact for customers and support customer, commercial, and contractual needs.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, Technical, Estimating, and other teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop department employees; manage performance, priorities, staffing, and development plans.
• Monitor project costs, margins, budgets, and financial performance while driving job cost control, revenue growth, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide program status, financial, schedule, and performance reporting to leadership.
• Drive process improvement, lessons learned, training, and workflow improvements across programs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive professional experience with demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Approximately 7+ years of industrial services experience may be considered as commensurate experience.
• Experience in program/project management, contract administration, customer management, or industrial services.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience with project costs, margins, budgets, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a passport for potential international travel.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field.

Safety-Sensitive Position Notice:
This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, drug and alcohol screening, and any other evaluations required by law or company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Protected Veteran

RelaDyne and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

RelaDyne is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities (including pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions) to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position and to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].