Senior RFP Program Manager

Contentful•Denver, CO

About The Position

The RFP Program Manager owns the end-to-end lifecycle of RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and due diligence questionnaires. This role serves as the central coordinator for enterprise proposal development, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely responses aligned with company positioning and standards. You will operate at the intersection of Sales, Deal Desk, Product, Legal, Security, and Finance, driving structured, scalable proposal execution.

Requirements

3–5+ years in RFP/proposal management, sales operations, or solution engineering
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to operate cross-functionally in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Familiarity with SaaS business models strongly preferred
Experience with proposal tools (e.g., Loopio, RFPIO, Arphie) a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and project-manage the full RFP lifecycle from intake through submission
Assess requirements and build structured response plans, timelines, and ownership
Coordinate cross-functional inputs (Sales, Legal, Security, Product, Engineering, Finance)
Draft, edit, and refine responses for clarity, accuracy, and consistency
Ensure alignment with product positioning, commercial terms, and company standards
Own, maintain and evolve the RFP knowledge base / content library
Track deadlines, risks, approvals, and deliverables to ensure on-time submission
Ensure compliance with technical, security, pricing, and contractual requirements
Support post-submission activities (clarifications, best and final offers, follow-ups)
Drive continuous improvement through metrics, reporting, and process enhancement

Benefits

Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
Comprehensive healthcare package covering 100% of monthly health premiums for employees and 85% of costs for your dependents.
Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family.
We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, compassion days for loss, education days, and volunteer days
Company paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing family
Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties
An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
A monthly communication stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best.