Senior SEO Manager

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive client SEO strategy and AI-driven optimization at scale, with hands-on tool use and cross-functional delivery.

  • Own strategy, execution, and client-facing SEO engagements.
  • Lead AI testing and use of tools like GA, GSC, SEMrush, and Ahrefs.
  • Coordinate roadmaps, content systems, and cross-team collaboration to deliver results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for driving and executing the strategy, innovation and performance of multiple client SEO strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLMs, including their influence on search behavior and the ability to implement optimized strategies for these engines. Ability to identify new opportunities
  • Fluently leverage tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and other SEO platforms, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Lead recurring status and reporting calls & serve as assigned clients’ primary point of contact with Silverback for all things SEO. Clearly communicate complex SEO strategy and execution details to clients in a digestible, jargon-free manner.
  • Act as a trusted advisor & consultant to clients — an extension of their marketing team — to build long-lasting client relationships.
  • Translate channel strategy to time-bound, tactical roadmaps. Build and maintain structured content systems, including topic clusters, pillar pages, internal links, and supporting schema. Prioritize performance-based initiatives and drive authoritative content at scale.
  • Research emerging trends in search and AI technologies to refine strategies and implement innovative best practices.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the SEO delivery and process to increase the value of the work or improve efficiency.
  • Review performance data to identify trends, measure the impact of initiatives and build actionable strategies.
  • Work with internal teammates across measurement, paid media, and creative to bring strategies to life.
  • Work with the sales team to put together SEO strategy proposals and audits that align with their goals and objectives.

Requirements

  • Agency Background: You’ve previously “done the work” at another performance marketing agency, and know what it takes to deliver results.
  • Years of Experience: We’re seeking candidates with at LEAST 3 years of agency experience; 5+ years of overall relevant marketing/SEO experience is required.
  • Client-Facing Comfortability: This role is not a good fit for someone who doesn’t want to talk directly to clients. You must be comfortable building rapport, establishing expertise / credibility, and serving as the face of the SEO engagement with your assigned clients.
  • Embrace Complexity: As a Senior SEO Manager, this role will be exposed to more complex and challenging situations. You have a strong ability to navigate complexity and tackle challenges head on.
  • AI Search Testing & Optimization: You have hands-on experience optimizing for AI search (not theoretical; actual tests). You don’t have all the answers — nobody does! — but you’re excited to test, experiment, and figure it out.
  • Business Acumen: Being able to build & execute SEO strategies across multiple industries is crucial, but your ability to tie SEO wins to a measurable impact on the clients’ business, bottom line, etc is what will make you a superstar.
  • Content Experience: You’re an expert at driving content strategy based on audience, keyword and competitor research. You have a strong ability to craft content briefs to provide to content teams for production.
  • Tools/Platforms: You’re a pro with common SEO tools & platforms such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, AHRefs, and Screaming Frog.
  • “Get Sh*t Done” Mentality: You’d rather take a big swing and miss than sit around twiddling your thumbs. You’re energized by & thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, and results are king.
  • Adaptability & Growth: Feedback fuels you. You lean into change, sharpen your skills, and push yourself and your team to get better every day.
  • Project & Time Management: You run a clean calendar and keep priorities straight. Competing demands don’t throw you.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • Remote Team Events and a fun, casual, inclusive company culture
  • Company-paid ClassPass membership
  • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Summer Fridays
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
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Silverback Strategies

Silverback Strategies is a Google Premier Partner specializing in performance marketing built to help marketers grow and capitalize on change. For more than a decade, we’ve delivered data-driven solutions in paid search, SEO, content marketing, social media, and analytics—customized to meet diverse business goals.We’ve managed $500M+ in Google & Meta media spend, earned an NPS score of 73 (38% above industry average), and run 500+ marketing tests annually to keep clients ahead of the curve.Our workplace culture is nationally recognized by Ad Age, Inc., and The Washington Post, and our founder, Neil Welsh, was named to DIGIDAY’s Top Bosses.Choose Silverback Strategies for results-oriented digital marketing backed by expertise, innovation, and proven success.

Founded in 2007
Reston, Virginia, USA
42 employees (22 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$22K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.9%
Direct
45.5%
Referral
14.2%
Social
6.9%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~42

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
21 (50% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
5.8 years