Senior CRO Manager - Organic Search

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$77K/yr – $162K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own SEO driven CRO experiments across organic and direct traffic, shaping the test-and-learn plan for Rocket Mortgage storefronts and partner sites.

  • Own full-funnel testing: plan, run, and analyze experiments across content changes, schema updates, and technical SEO for visible impact.
  • Collaborate with SEO, content, and product teams to convert insights into rapid, actionable tests that move metrics.
  • Mentor peers on CRO fundamentals and advanced experimentation, leveraging AI tools to improve design and execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-funnel experimentation and optimization across organic search & direct traffic channels, running experiments through the complete customer journey for Rocket Mortgage storefronts and partner properties including Redfin
  • Design and execute A/B, multivariate, and time-based tests focused on SEO impact, including schema markup changes, content variations, and technical optimizations that influence search engine visibility and AI Search performance
  • Collaborate with SEO managers, content growth teams, and product teams to identify high-impact testing opportunities and translate SEO insights into actionable experiments
  • Build and design experiments using web performance platforms such as Amplitude and Optimizely, with hands-on technical aptitude and ability to work in the weeds of implementation
  • Measure and analyze the impact of SEO-related changes over time, accounting for market noise and external factors that may influence organic search performance
  • Possess deep knowledge of experimentation methodology and determine the most appropriate testing approach based on unique circumstances and constraints of each context
  • Mentor junior team members on testing best practices, CRO fundamentals, and advanced experimentation techniques, including the use of AI tools to enhance experiment design & administer tests

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in conversion rate optimization (CRO), performance marketing, or organic search roles
  • Demonstrated expertise with web performance and testing platforms such as Optimizely, Amplitude, or similar tools
  • Proven track record of running A/B and multivariate tests with strong understanding of experimentation methodology and statistical measures
  • Deep knowledge of SEO principles, search engine ranking factors, and organic search behavior
  • Advanced proficiency with web analytics tools and the ability to work with large, complex datasets
  • Power user of AI tools such as Claude, Gemini & ChatGPT
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, design, technology, data science, or a related field
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

  • Experience testing full-funnel user journeys from organic search through conversion
  • Hands-on experience building and designing experiments from the ground up
  • Familiarity with AI Search, including Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), or Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategies and best practices
  • Familiarity with AI tools and techniques for experiment design and optimization
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams including SEO, content, product, and engineering
  • Knowledge of schema markup, structured data, and technical SEO implementations
  • Experience optimizing for multiple digital properties or storefronts

Benefits

  • Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

Rocket Companies

Rocket Companies® is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate, automotive and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard.

Founded in 1985
Detroit, Michigan, USA
504 employees (36 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
46.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.9%
Direct
42.9%
Referral
6.2%
Social
0.9%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~504

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
23 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2