Responsibilities

• Refine and scale the agency’s SEO methodology, ensuring our approach to technical, content, and authority-building is best-in-class and future-proof.
• Lead high-stakes new business pitches, clearly articulating the value of organic growth invention and technical SEO to prospective C-suite stakeholders.
• Oversee the strategic roadmap for a portfolio of accounts, ensuring all work is high-impact, delivered on time, and aligned with client business objectives.
• Partner with Business Development and Client Services to scope complex SEO projects, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and department profitability.
• Navigate complex, multi-agency and multi-stakeholder environments, ensuring SEO is a foundational component of the broader marketing mix.
• Champion the integration of emerging tech, such as Generative AI and advanced data science, into the SEO planning and execution process.
• Lead and mentor a team of Associate Directors and Managers, fostering a culture of "relentless curiosity" and high-performance collaboration.

Requirements

• 8–11 years of experience in SEO strategy and leadership, with a track record of driving significant organic growth for Fortune 500 or global enterprise brands.
• Proven experience in a senior agency leadership role, with a focus on team management and craft development.
• Deep technical expertise in SEO, including experience with large-scale site migrations, headless architectures, and international SEO.
• Strong commercial acumen—you understand how to scope projects for profitability and how to identify organic growth opportunities within a client portfolio.
• Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• A "better together" mindset, with experience collaborating across Media, Creative, and Tech teams to deliver holistic digital experiences.
• Active involvement in the SEO community and a passion for staying ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving search landscape.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave