Sr. SEO Manager

Ethinos; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse client portfolio

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in India is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to lead and scale their SEO function across a diverse portfolio of clients. This role requires a strategic leader with expertise in SEO to manage a talented team, enhance organic performance, and drive impactful results. Ideal candidates will have significant SEO experience, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to adapt to changing SEO trends. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment await.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of total experience, with 5+ years in SEO and at least 3+ years managing teams of 8+ members.
• Proven track record of leading SEO for multiple clients or large enterprise accounts.
• Strong understanding of Google algorithm updates and technical SEO principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the SEO function across a diverse portfolio of 10+ clients.
• Own the SEO strategy roadmap, translating business objectives into actionable plans.
• Oversee execution quality across all accounts while mentoring a team of SEO professionals.

Skills

SEO expertise

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

GA4

Ahrefs

SEMrush

Google Search Console

Screaming Frog

Job description

We are seeking a Senior SEO Manager to lead and scale our SEO function across a diverse portfolio of 10+ clients. This role goes beyond technical execution — it requires a strategic leader who can plan and drive SEO growth, manage and mentor a 10–15 member SEO team, ensure best-in-class delivery across multiple projects, and maintain strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will combine deep SEO expertise with operational excellence, team leadership, and client-facing skills to deliver measurable impact on organic performance and business results.

Role Overview

Lead and scale our SEO function across a diverse portfolio of 10+ clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic SEO Planning & Delivery: Own the SEO strategy roadmap across multiple clients and industries, covering technical, on-page, off-page, and content initiatives.
• Translate business objectives into actionable SEO plans with clear KPIs (traffic, visibility, conversions, ROI).
• Oversee execution quality across all accounts; implement QA processes, reporting frameworks, and performance dashboards.
• Team Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor a 10–15 member SEO team, providing clear direction, growth paths, and performance management.
• Build a high-performing culture by setting OKRs, providing regular feedback, and upskilling the team on emerging SEO trends and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (content, design, development, paid media) to deliver integrated digital strategies.
• Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary SEO point of contact for senior client stakeholders (marketing heads, CMOs, CXOs).
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and regular performance reviews to align on strategy, showcase ROI, and drive client satisfaction.
• Manage escalations calmly and provide data-backed recommendations to retain and grow accounts.
• Delivery Excellence & Innovation: Establish standard operating processes to handle multi-client SEO delivery at scale.
• Drive continuous improvement through testing, analytics-driven decision-making, and adopting new SEO/AI tools.
• Stay ahead of search engine algorithm changes, AI-driven search trends, and evolving SEO practices to keep clients competitive.

Skills & Qualifications

• 7–10 years of total experience, with 5+ years in SEO and at least 3+ years managing teams of 8+ members.
• Proven track record of leading SEO for multiple clients or large enterprise accounts.
• Strong understanding of Google algorithm updates, technical SEO (site architecture, Core Web Vitals, schema, international/geo SEO).
• Hands-on experience with GA4, Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Similarweb (or equivalent).
• Ability to analyze SEO data, interpret trends, and present actionable insights to senior business leaders.
• Solid understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript implications on SEO and working with dev teams to implement changes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-project management abilities; thrives in a deadline-driven, multi-client agency environment.
• Exposure to integrated marketing strategies (content, CRO, paid media, social) is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Lead SEO for diverse, high-impact brands across industries.
• Build and mentor a growing SEO team in a performance-driven, supportive culture.
• Work at the intersection of strategy, delivery excellence, and client leadership.
• Stay ahead of the curve with AI-driven SEO innovation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.