Search Optimization Program Manager

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SEO Manager to lead and grow our SEO function, focusing on strategic planning, client management, team leadership, and technical SEO execution. The ideal candidate will bring a data-driven mindset, strong technical capabilities, and a passion for delivering impactful results across multiple client accounts or internal projects. This is a leadership role that requires deep SEO expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage teams and collaborate across departments and client organizations.

Key Responsibilities :

SEO Strategy & Execution

❖ Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies aligned with client goals and business objectives.

❖ Conduct in-depth SEO audits to identify technical and content-related opportunities.

❖ Define clear KPIs, forecast SEO impact, and report performance using platforms such as GA4, GSC, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Looker Studio.

❖ Stay on top of Google algorithm updates and adapt strategies accordingly.

Client Handling & Relationship Management

❖ Act as the primary SEO point of contact for key clients or internal stakeholders.

❖ Lead client communications, including strategy presentations, performance reports, and roadmap planning.

❖ Build and maintain strong client relationships through trust, transparency, and results.

❖ Translate complex SEO data into clear, client-friendly language and actionable recommendations.

Team Management & Collaboration

❖ Manage and mentor a team of SEO specialists, analysts, and content contributors.

❖ Oversee task assignment, quality control, and delivery timelines.

❖ Encourage continuous learning and skill development within the team.

❖ Collaborate with content, development, UX, and PPC teams for integrated digital campaigns.

Technical SEO Leadership

❖ Oversee site architecture, crawlability, indexation, page speed optimization, and Core Web Vitals.

❖ Implement and manage schema markup and structured data strategies.

❖ Partner with developers to resolve technical issues and ensure SEO best practices are built into site infrastructure.

❖ Conduct log file analysis, manage redirects, and optimize for mobile-first indexing.

Required Qualifications :

❖ 5–8 years of hands-on SEO experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or client-facing role. ❖ Demonstrated success developing and executing SEO strategies across diverse industries or large-scale websites.

❖ Strong experience with technical SEO (site structure, JavaScript SEO, CWV, structured data).

❖ Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

❖ Proficiency with tools including Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush , and similar.

❖ Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

❖ Experience working in a digital marketing agency or handling multiple clients simultaneously.

❖ Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress, Shopify, or Adobe Experience Manager.

❖ Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

❖ Experience with international SEO, multi-language / multi-region sites, or eCommerce platforms. ❖ Google certifications (Analytics, Tag Manager, Ads) are a plus.