Senior Growth Manager - Performance Marketing (Google Ads Specialist)

Experience : 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in performance marketing, specialising in Google Ads (Search, Display, Video, YouTube, etc.), preferably in EdTech / consumer / subscription businessesJob Description : To lead and scale Bhanzu’s paid acquisition efforts via Google Ads, driving high-quality leads (or paid enrollments) at efficient cost, while continuously optimising campaigns, creatives, and funnels. You will own strategy, execution and measurement of growth via performance marketing channels, working cross-functionally with content, creative, analytics, product, and operations teams.Key Responsibilities : - Define and own the Google Ads strategy (Search, Display, YouTube, Video), aligning with Bhanzu's growth / revenue / enrollment goals.- Manage campaign setup, optimisation, and scaling : keyword research, audience targeting, bidding & budget management.- Work with creative / content teams to develop ad copy, creative assets, landing pages, and experiments (A / B / multivariate testing) to improve conversion rates.- Implement and monitor tracking & analytics : ensure proper attribution, conversion tracking, ROI / CAC / LTV metrics, analytics tools (Google Analytics, conversion pixels, etc.) are set up and accurate.- Monitor performance on key metrics : Cost per Lead (CPL), Return on Ad Spend (ROAS), Cost per Acquisition (CPA), Quality Score, Click-Through Rate (CTR), etc.- Use data to identify bottlenecks across the funnel, suggest improvements, test hypotheses, and iterate rapidly.- Manage budgets : forecast, allocate, and reallocate between channels / campaigns based on performance & testing.- Stay updated with industry trends, platform changes, Google Ads policies, bidding / automation tools, etc., to leverage new features & maintain competitiveness.- Mentor / lead a small team or direct reports (if applicable), or guide more junior performance marketers.- Collaborate closely with growth, product, creative & operations teams to ensure alignment from traffic acquisition to user onboarding & retention.Must-Have Skills & Qualifications : - Deep expertise in Google Ads across formats : Search, Display, Video / YouTube.- Strong understanding of paid acquisition metrics & ROAS, CPA, Lifetime Value (LTV), CAC.- Proficiency in analytics tools, attribution, and tracking systems.- Experience with A / B testing and conversion rate optimisation.- Solid budget management skills; able to forecast, scale, and shift spend based on performance.- Excellent data-driven mindset : ability to analyse large data sets, derive insights, and make recommendations.- Good collaboration skills : working with creative, content, and product teams.- Up-to-date with Google Ads best practices and policy changes.- Strong communication skills (written & verbal).Good to have : - Experience in EdTech, consumer, subscription models- Experience working with automation tools, scripts (e.g. for bidding), or managing programmatic display / retargeting.- Experience with international markets (US, UK, GCC, ANZ, etc.), especially since Bhanzu operates globally.- Experience with other paid channels to complement Google Ads (Meta, YouTube outside the Google network, affiliate, etc.).