SEO Project Manager

SEO Project Manager

Our client is a tech-enabled digital agency and media firm specializing in web engineering, performance marketing, and scalable brand experiences. By combining custom web development, modern digital architecture, and data-driven organic search strategies, the firm builds high-converting digital platforms that drive measurable business growth for clients across diverse industries. To support rapid agency expansion, bridge an immediate operational leadership gap, and deliver high-impact organic search growth across client portfolios, the company is seeking an experienced SEO Project Manager with 5+ years of experience and proven client-facing leadership capabilities.

We are seeking a strategic, highly articulate SEO Project Manager to take complete ownership of client SEO strategies, technical search audits, campaign execution, and high-level client account leadership. In this role, you will serve as both the strategic architect of client search performance and an operational champion within a fast-paced agency environment. You will lead technical SEO implementations, content strategy, keyword architectures, and link acquisition campaigns while managing multi-account timelines. Crucially, you will act as a primary, client-facing communication lead—translating complex organic search metrics, technical audit findings, and campaign ROI into clear, confident business updates for client stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a battle-tested agency search manager with 5–8 years of experience, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, high emotional resilience for fast-moving environments, and a leadership mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and manage comprehensive organic search strategies tailored to client growth objectives.
• Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits, site architecture reviews, crawlability analyses, and Core Web Vitals optimizations.
• Perform keyword research, search intent analysis, and competitive gap assessments to guide client content roadmaps.
• Oversee on-page optimization, metadata frameworks, internal linking structures, and structured data (Schema) deployments.
• Lead off-page SEO initiatives, digital PR alignment, and authority-building link acquisition strategies.
• Partner with internal web development teams to ensure technical SEO best practices are built into custom web builds and redesigns.

Client Leadership & Strategic Communication

• Serve as the primary client-facing strategic partner for organic search accounts, leading monthly strategy calls, campaign reviews, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Translate technical SEO concepts, algorithm updates, and performance data into actionable, business-focused insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Step up as an operational champion within the agency, helping guide team workflows and filling departmental leadership voids.
• Manage client account health, expectations, deliverables, and retainers to ensure high client satisfaction and retention.
• Author clear campaign performance reports, custom analytics dashboards, and executive summaries.

Agency Operations & AI Integration

• Manage project timelines, task assignments, and campaign deliverables across internal content creators, technical developers, and SEO specialists.
• Utilize AI-forward research platforms, automated audit tools, and data analytics tools to streamline campaign execution and insights generation.
• Maintain high resilience and composure while managing multiple competing client priorities and fast-turnaround requests.
• Standardize internal SEO processes, auditing templates, and reporting frameworks to improve team efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional experience as an SEO Specialist, SEO Account Manager, or SEO Project Manager within a fast-paced digital agency or media firm.
• Proven track record of planning, executing, and scaling organic search campaigns that deliver measurable revenue or traffic growth.
• Exceptional client-facing communication skills with confidence presenting to C-suite executives, business owners, and marketing directors.
• Deep knowledge of technical SEO, site architectures, indexing, canonicalization, mobile optimization, and search engine algorithm factors.
• Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard SEO and analytics suites (Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog).
• Demonstrated leadership capability—capable of taking ownership of client accounts, guiding cross-functional teams, and solving operational challenges proactively.
• High emotional resilience ("thick skin") and composure when managing client feedback in a high-pressure agency environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection, high-performance computer, and a dedicated remote workspace.
• Availability to work full-time hours, Monday–Friday, during U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience integrating technical SEO requirements into CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Headless frameworks).
• Practical experience using modern AI research and writing platforms (ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate content strategies and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of digital PR, local SEO, multi-location search strategies, and e-commerce SEO architectures.

Technology & Tools Candidates should be proficient with or capable of quickly mastering:

• SEO & Crawling Tools (Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, Moz)
• Web Analytics & Performance Tools (Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio)
• Project Management Platforms (Asana, ClickUp, Jira, Slack)
• Content & CMS Platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Webflow)
• AI Research & Productivity Tools (ChatGPT, Claude)

Role Details

• Job Title: SEO Project Manager
• Experience: 5–8 years
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: Full-Time U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
• Primary Focus: Client-facing communication, strategic SEO management, technical audits, campaign project management, agency leadership, and account growth

What This Role Offers

• Direct leadership impact, shaping the SEO division and client communication standards of a growing agency.
• High strategic visibility working directly with key agency clients and executive leads.
• An environment that encourages innovative, AI-assisted research tools and streamlined digital workflows.
• A stable full-time position working consistent U.S. Eastern Standard Time business hours.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an articulate, highly analytical SEO leader who thrives at the intersection of data strategy and client communication. They know how to dive deep into Search Console or Screaming Frog to diagnose a technical drop, but their real superpower lies in client management—explaining complex search algorithm shifts in clear, confident business terms that build trust and demonstrate ROI. They handle fast-paced agency demands with steady composure, guide internal developers and writers effectively, and take pride in retaining and growing client accounts. Most importantly, they bring strong accountability, operational initiative, and a commitment to driving organic growth for clients and the agency alike.

Success Metrics

• Organic search performance, keyword rankings, and traffic/conversion growth across assigned client accounts.
• Client satisfaction, trust, and account retention rates.
• Quality, clarity, and professionalism of monthly client strategy reviews and performance reports.
• On-time delivery and accuracy of technical SEO audits, content roadmaps, and campaign deliverables.
• Effective operational leadership and smooth cross-functional collaboration with web development and marketing teams.
• Efficiency in streamlining internal SEO workflows using modern analytics and research platforms.