Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategic vision for the SEO practice, ensuring alignment with company priorities and client needs.
• Act as a senior advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, providing thought leadership and strategic guidance on complex SEO challenges and accounts.
• Represent SEO in cross-functional leadership forums and contribute to integrated digital strategy development.
• Lead and grow a high-performing SEO team, including Associate Directors, Managers, and Consultants.
• Foster a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Support succession planning and career development across the SEO team.
• Oversee operational performance of the SEO function, including resource planning, delivery quality, and process optimization.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to track team performance, client impact, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, data-driven SEO strategies.
• Drive innovation in SEO methodologies, tools, and service offerings, including the integration of AI, automation, and emerging search trends.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in SEO, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success leading large-scale SEO programs and managing high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in technical SEO, content strategy, analytics, and cross-channel integration.
• Strong business focus and experience contributing to strategic planning and growth.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Forward-thinking and strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust and alignment across teams.
• Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Committed to developing talent and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Passionate about elevating the role of SEO in the broader digital ecosystem.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.