AVP, Regional SEO Leader: Growth & Strategy

WPP Media Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media in Dubai seeks an AVP, SEO MENA to lead regional SEO strategy and drive growth for clients across technical, content, and enterprise SEO. You will shape the product roadmap, collaborate with executive leadership, and ensure measurable business outcomes.

You will build a high-performance team, guide client engagements, and advance our AI-driven SEO capabilities while aligning with broader marketing and data initiatives within the network.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in SEO, organic growth, or digital marketing.
• Experience leading a substantial SEO team or regional practice.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence clients and internal leaders.
• Understanding of future search trends including AI and automation.
• Proven track record of growing enterprise or high-value client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Set regional vision, strategy and operating plan for SEO.
• Own revenue, profitability, forecasting, utilization and growth targets.
• Build scalable methodologies, tools, and playbooks for SEO.
• Lead regional SEO leadership team and attract top talent.
• Develop products, propositions, and go-to-market initiatives.

Skills

SEO leadership

Executive presence

Business development

Strategy & planning

Client relationship

Job description

WPP Media in Dubai seeks an AVP, SEO MENA to lead regional SEO strategy and drive growth for clients across technical, content, and enterprise SEO. You will shape the product roadmap, collaborate with executive leadership, and ensure measurable business outcomes.

You will build a high-performance team, guide client engagements, and advance our AI-driven SEO capabilities while aligning with broader marketing and data initiatives within the network.