Lead SEO Strategist & Growth Leader

HCM Nexus; Mandaluyong; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Recruitment Group is seeking a Lead Digital Analyst - SEO to spearhead SEO strategy across multiple client portfolios. You will guide execution, mentor junior analysts, and shape content and technical SEO initiatives while driving measurable growth.

The role blends strategic planning with hands-on optimization, empowering the team to stay ahead of search trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver substantive results for clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven SEO strategy and execution experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring a SEO team.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SEO strategies aligned with client goals.
• Lead on-page, off-page, and technical optimization.
• Mentor junior analysts and drive team performance.
• Present SEO insights and results to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with content, tech, and creative teams.

Skills

SEO strategy

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Moz

Job description

About the job Lead Digital Analyst - SEO

Job Title: Lead Digital Analyst - SEO
Job Type: Full-Time | Remote

We're looking for a Lead Digital Analyst - SEO to take charge of strategy, execution, and team enablement across a dynamic portfolio of clients. In this role, you'll blend deep SEO expertise with team leadership guiding campaign performance, mentoring junior analysts, and helping shape the future of digital visibility.

This is an opportunity to bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution into play while empowering others to grow with you.

What You'll Do

Build and lead SEO strategies that align with client goals and audiences

Execute on-page, off-page, and technical optimizations to drive measurable growth

Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and content optimization

Use tools like Google Search Console, Analytics, SEMrush, and Moz to track and report results

Stay ahead of algorithm changes and evolving search trends

Collaborate with content and creative teams to deliver SEO-informed digital content

Optimize metadata, tags, and copy to boost relevance and rankings

Help shape blog and editorial strategies for organic discovery

Conduct comprehensive audits to uncover site performance issues

Recommend and implement improvements around Core Web Vitals, mobile responsiveness, crawlability, and structured data

Work closely with developers to ensure search-friendly site structure and code integrity

Leadership & Team Development

Coach, mentor, and upskill junior SEO analysts and marketers

Conduct regular check-ins and facilitate learning sessions for SEO best practices

Promote a collaborative, feedback-driven, and growth-oriented team culture

Identify process improvements and drive efficiencies within the SEO team

Support conflict resolution and communicate team needs to leadership

Pitches & Presentations

Lead the SEO portion of new business pitches and strategic planning

Help prepare the team for pitch presentations and high-stakes deliverables

Translate SEO performance into actionable insights and present them clearly to clients and stakeholders

Industry Engagement

Stay informed on digital, marketing, and tech industry shifts

Share thought leadership and new SEO developments with the team

Contribute to continuous learning across the organization

What You Bring

Proven experience in SEO strategy, execution, and performance measurement

Hands-on familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Moz, and other SEO platforms

Strong interpersonal skills and comfort presenting strategies to clients or stakeholders

Analytical thinking with the ability to draw actionable insights from data

Experience managing people or mentoring junior team members is a strong plus

Comfortable balancing strategic planning with execution

Organized, proactive, and enthusiastic about delivering meaningful results through search

Why This Role?

Lead exciting, high-impact SEO campaigns across multiple industries

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in content, strategy, tech, and creative

Gain visibility and influence in both client and internal decision-making

Help shape the growth of a forward-thinking digital team

Grow your leadership skills while still getting your hands dirty with strategy

You don't just follow the algorithm you stay ahead of it.
If you're ready to lead with insight, empathy, and precision, we'd love to meet you.