Manager, Paid Search

Overview DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. We operate at the intersection of technology and marketing, creating what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still is not in our DNA. We value curiosity, intentional action, and continuous invention, with a culture centered on being better together, relentlessly curious, and getting things done. At DEPT®, you will have space to collaborate, space to explore, and the trust to make a real impact for clients, colleagues, and the world we are helping to build. Role overview: As a Manager specializing in Paid Search, you drive growth by orchestrating campaigns that exceed client expectations. Your strategic vision and deep understanding of SEM, bid strategies, and client goals enable you to craft tactical roadmaps, dashboards, and compelling presentations that keep stakeholders informed. You prioritize impactful initiatives for error-free delivery and mentor team members to refine their craft. You contribute to agency thought leadership and help build a thriving team that delivers outstanding results. What You’ll Do Lead paid search strategy and execution across a portfolio of clients, ensuring performance meets or exceeds efficiency, growth, and budget targets. Develop and implement channel-specific optimization and monitoring strategies, leveraging bid management platforms such as SA360 to drive results. Own paid search contributions to client roadmaps, testing plans, dashboards, and QBRs/FBRs, ensuring alignment with overall account strategy. Quantify, prioritize, and execute initiatives with the greatest potential impact on account performance and client objectives. Partner closely with Client Partners to deliver clear, strategic paid search recommendations and support client-facing communications. Contribute high-quality paid search content to critical client deliverables, including tactical plans and business reviews, meeting all deadlines and QA standards. Ensure all paid search work undergoes rigorous QA and is executed accurately, maintaining strong stewardship of client budgets. Coach and mentor team members by supporting onboarding, providing account-level context, and developing both technical and strategic paid search capabilities. What You Bring Minimum of 3 years of hands-on paid search experience across Google Ads, Bing Ads, and analytics platforms. Advanced understanding of paid search strategy across the funnel, including experience with bid management platforms such as SA360. Experience managing campaigns across Google Search, Display, and App campaigns, with a strong grasp of full-funnel activation. Proven experience designing and analyzing A/B tests to inform optimization and strategy decisions. Demonstrated ability to analyze performance, present insights, and make clear optimization recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel for data analysis and performance tracking. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience contributing to client-facing presentations and strategic narratives. Experience mentoring or managing junior team members, supporting skill development, performance growth, and team engagement. What We Offer Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage 401K plan, plus matching PTO Paid Company Holidays Parental Leave The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. Salary is based on relevant experience, location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. We are flexible. We Support You Being You DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle, or disabilities. Tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s confidential and used to ensure you feel fully supported at every step. DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. We invite your ideas to help make the world a better place, and our door is always open for discussing them. About DEPT® DEPT® is a Growth Invention company with 4,000+ specialists delivering growth across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We are 50/50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion At DEPT®, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification and to discuss any reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and time with us. Learn more about our DEI efforts here. #J-18808-Ljbffr DEPT®