Overview

Senior RFP Program Manager Denver, Colorado, United States About the Opportunity 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. What to Expect? Lead and project-manage the full RFP lifecycle from intake through submissionAssess requirements and build structured response plans, timelines, and ownershipCoordinate cross-functional inputs (Sales, Legal, Security, Product, Engineering, Finance)Draft, edit, and refine responses for clarity, accuracy, and consistencyEnsure alignment with product positioning, commercial terms, and company standardsOwn, maintain, and evolve the RFP knowledge base/content libraryTrack deadlines, risks, approvals, and deliverables to ensure on-time submissionEnsure compliance with technical, security, pricing, and contractual requirementsSupport post-submission activities (clarifications, best and final offers, follow-ups)Drive continuous improvement through metrics, reporting, and process enhancement What You Need to Be Successful? 35+ years in RFP/proposal management, sales operations, or solution engineeringStrong project management and organizational skillsExcellent written communication skills and attention to detailAbility to operate cross-functionally in fast-paced, high-growth environmentsFamiliarity with SaaS business models strongly preferredExperience with proposal tools (e.g., Loopio, RFPIO, Arphie) a plusWhat success looks likeHigh-quality, consistent, and on-time RFP submissionsScalable and well-maintained proposal content libraryEfficient cross-functional coordination with minimal frictionClear visibility into pipeline, timelines, and risksContinuous improvement in response quality and turnaround timingIdeal profileOwnership mindset with strong attention to quality and deadlinesStructured thinker who can manage complex, multi-stakeholder workflowsComfortable driving alignment across technical and business teamsBalances speed with accuracy and compliance What's in It for You? Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiencesFull-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our companyComprehensive 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 daysCompany paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing familyUse your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your careerEnjoy 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 dutiesAn annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional healthA 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.This role will need to be conducted in a state in which we are currently registered to do business. In addition, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.This position is eligible for equity awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful's equity plans.The application deadline is 06/02/2026Colorado Salary Statement: The salary ran