Program Mgr Paid Search

Framingham, MA (On-site)

$90K/yr – $127K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize end-to-end paid search programs across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, shape scalable strategies, manage budgets and performance, and collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Pricing, and Analytics to drive growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • - Own end-to-end execution of paid search programs across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, including campaign structure, targeting, bidding, and optimization.
  • - Develop scalable campaign strategies aligned with business objectives, product priorities, and growth goals.
  • - Manage budget pacing and spend allocation to maximize performance and achieve monthly and quarterly targets.
  • - Monitor and analyze campaign performance, identifying opportunities to improve ROAS, CPA, CTR, conversion rates, and overall business impact.
  • - Conduct keyword research, expansion, and refinement strategies to capture incremental demand and improve campaign efficiency.
  • - Design and execute A/B tests across ad copy, landing pages, bidding strategies, and audiences to drive continuous improvement.
  • - Partner with Marketing, Merchandising, Pricing, and Analytics teams to support promotions, seasonal initiatives, product priorities, and customer acquisition strategies.
  • - Develop recurring reports and dashboards that translate performance data into actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
  • - Evaluate emerging platform capabilities, automation opportunities, and industry trends to identify new ways to improve performance and drive growth.

Requirements

  • - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
  • - 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, paid media, or performance marketing.
  • - Proven experience independently managing paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft/Bing Ads.
  • - Strong knowledge of campaign structure, keyword strategy, bid management, targeting, and search performance analysis.
  • - Demonstrated success improving ROAS, CPA, conversion rates, and other performance metrics through data-driven optimization.
  • - Experience conducting, analyzing, and applying A/B testing results to improve campaign performance.
  • - Experience with product feeds and shopping/search-based advertising programs.
  • - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data visualization.
  • - Experience using marketing analytics and reporting platforms such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.

Preferred

  • - Experience managing Paid Search programs within an eCommerce or retail environment.
  • - Experience with feed management platforms such as DataFeedWatch or Feedonomics.
  • - Experience with bid management and automation platforms such as SA360 or Skai.
  • - Knowledge of attribution modeling and incrementality testing methodologies.
  • - Experience building dashboards in Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
  • - Google Ads and/or Microsoft Advertising certifications.
  • - Experience partnering with Merchandising and Pricing teams in promotional or seasonal business environments.

Benefits

  • - Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • - Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
  • - Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
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Staples Inc.

For nearly 40 years, Staples has been a trusted leader in delivering end-to-end workplace solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products, strategic solutions, and services including print and marketing, shipping, technology, and travel. Its specialized assortment includes high-quality office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, and breakroom essentials, all supported by best-in-class supply chain capabilities and a dedicated team of experts committed to making the workday easier. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, Staples operates throughout North America via direct B2B sales, e-commerce, and more than 900 retail stores. To learn more, visit your local U.S. Staples store, download the Staples app, explore Staples.com or StaplesBusiness.com, or follow @Staples on social media.

Founded in 1986
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
33K employees (2,692 in marketing)

Salaries

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$90K/yr – $127K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,470 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
16.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$7M
Last Raise
$7M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2024
    Grant • $7M
  • Nov 1999
    Post IPO Equity

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.3%
Direct
50.8%
Referral
5.1%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~32.6K

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Program Mgr Paid Search

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