Search Consultant

Atlanta, GA, 2500 Windy Ridge Parkway Southeast, 30339 6-month contract, potential to extend or convert based on performance Reason for need: building out the team Project Details: We are seeking a hands‑on, strategic Search Consultant to lead and evolve our internal eCommerce search capabilities. This is an initial 6‑month contract with a strong path to full‑time employment. The role will focus on optimizing our current search platform while helping guide the evaluation and potential migration to a new solution. Must Have Skills: Deep experience with internal search platforms Strong understanding of search algorithms, relevance tuning, ranking strategies, and query optimization Experience supporting or leading platform migrations (e.g., to Bloomreach, Constructor.io, or Elasticsearch) Background in e-commerce internal search Ability to balance hands‑on technical work with strategic planning and leadership Experience building or scaling search functions, including defining processes and best practices Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally Prior people management experience or readiness to step into a leadership role Day to Day: Own and optimize internal eCommerce search experience across the platform Manage and enhance current implementation in Algolia, including configuration, ranking algorithms, and performance tuning Provide strategic input and technical support in evaluating and potentially migrating to platforms such as Bloomreach, Constructor.io, or Elasticsearch Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure search aligns with business goals, merchandising strategies, and customer experience Establish best practices, processes, and governance for search as a core function Lead the development of a scalable search practice, with future responsibility for hiring and managing a team (expected 3–4 direct reports) Work closely with SEO stakeholders to ensure alignment between internal search and broader discoverability strategies Act as a subject matter expert on search technologies, trends, and innovation #J-18808-Ljbffr