Program Manager, RFPs & Adoptions at jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Program Manager, RFPs & Adoptions in the United States. The Program Manager, RFPs & Adoptions will oversee the end-to-end execution of state and district curriculum adoption programs and formal RFP responses. This role is critical for coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring all adoption requirements are met, and driving operational readiness across content, product, sales, and customer success teams. You will track timelines, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks while acting as the central point of contact for adoption initiatives. The position requires a highly organized, strategic thinker who can operate in a fast-paced environment and adapt plans as priorities evolve. By ensuring efficient and successful adoption processes, you will help shape the impact of high-quality educational materials across diverse school communities. Accountabilities: • Own the full lifecycle of state and district adoptions and RFP submissions, from initial signal to post-submission follow-up • Collaborate with Curriculum, Product, Content Operations, Sales, and Customer Success teams to ensure adoption readiness • Define, implement, and continuously improve standardized processes for adoption tracking, RFP responses, and submission workflows • Identify and proactively manage risks, gaps, or dependencies related to standards alignment, content coverage, platform capabilities, pricing, translations, or implementation requirements • Serve as the internal source of truth and primary communicator for adoption and RFP status across teamsRequirements: • 5+ years of program or project management experience in complex, cross-functional environments; PMP certification preferred • Proven ability to manage complex timelines with multiple stakeholders and dependencies • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple parallel workstreams and long-range timelines • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adjusting plans as requirements evolve • Strong team player with the ability to work independently • High level of discretion and reliability in handling confidential material • Bonus: Experience in K–12 education, instructional materials, edtech, public-sector procurement, state curriculum adoption processes, operational systems development, or standards alignmentBenefits: • Competitive salary and meaningful equity opportunities • Health insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage • One Medical membership in participating locations • Flexible vacation policy with average use of 4 weeks per year, plus 10 paid sick days • Paid holidays, bereavement leave, and family leave (minimum 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for caretaker parents) • Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts • Supportive and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!  Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1