Senior SEO Manager

Assembly Global; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital marketing agency in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to lead SEO strategies and manage a team of SEO professionals. The successful candidate will be an SEO expert with over seven years of experience, strong communication skills in English, and the ability to develop integrated solutions across media channels. This role involves advising clients, optimizing content for English and Arabic, and contributing to innovative business development initiatives. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in English with clear, effective communication skills.
• 7+ years' successful SEO management experience.
• Proven team leadership and mentorship skills.
• Familiarity with industry trends and search algorithms.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in SEO tools and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive SEO strategies aligned with client goals.
• Act as the main SEO advisor for clients.
• Lead content audits and multilingual optimizations.
• Plan and execute effective link-acquisition strategies.
• Manage and mentor a team of SEO managers and executives.
• Analyze and interpret data using dashboards and analytics tools.
• Contribute to new business pitches and agency growth opportunities.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in English

SEO management experience

Team leadership skills

Familiarity with industry trends

Organizational skills

Proficiency in SEO tools and analytics

Job description

Overview

Assembly is made of the ingredients of the modern agency, bringing together data, talent, and technology to deliver a connected set of solutions for media + more to the best brands on the planet. We’re home to more than 1,800 of the industry’s top talent across 30+ offices, who bring unmatched global omnichannel media expertise + data, technology, and business consulting capabilities that find change and fuel growth for brands worldwide. Assembly is a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing.

Learn more about Assembly here: https://www.assemblyglobal.com/

We’re currently recruiting for a Senior SEO Manager as part of the growth of our SEO team.

Responsibilities

SEO Strategy & Execution

• Build comprehensive SEO strategies aligned with client goals, using the latest algorithm updates and industry trends.
• Collaborate with paid, content, and UX teams to deliver integrated, omnichannel SEO approaches.
• Oversee roadmap creation, implementation, and performance tracking.

Client Management

• Act as the main SEO advisor for clients, managing communications, reporting, and performance updates.
• Provide clear, strategic recommendations backed by data and insights.
• Align SEO outputs with clients' evolving business needs.

Content & Technical SEO

• Lead content audits and multilingual optimizations across English and Arabic.
• Identify and implement technical SEO improvements in collaboration with development teams.
• Ensure technical best practices are in place across all web properties.

Off-Page & Link Building

• Plan and execute effective link-acquisition strategies.
• Monitor backlink profiles and explore outreach and partnership opportunities to improve domain authority.

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and contribute to developing a team of SEO managers, executives, and interns.
• Run regular training sessions, ensure performance excellence, and foster a culture of innovation.
• Support team growth through feedback, coaching, and capability-building.

Reporting & Insights

• Analyze and interpret data using dashboards and analytics tools.
• Present performance updates, keyword trends, and conversion insights to clients and stakeholders.
• Recommend actionable improvements based on SEO performance.

Business Development

• Contribute to new business pitches and agency growth opportunities.
• Position Assembly as an SEO thought leader through innovative ideas, tools, and frameworks.

Industry Leadership & Innovation

• Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring algorithm updates, search trends, AI in search, and emerging platforms (e.g., Search Generative Experience, Perplexity, TikTok SEO).
• Share relevant updates with internal teams and clients, translating complex changes into actionable strategies.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning within the team, encouraging experimentation and innovation in SEO practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in English with clear, effective communication skills.
• 7+ years' successful SEO management experience.
• Proven team leadership and mentorship skills.
• Familiarity with industry trends and search algorithms.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in SEO tools and analytics.