Director, Technical SEO

Macy's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Macy's seeks a Director of Technical SEO to lead enterprise-level SEO strategies that improve search performance and technical health. This role collaborates across teams and includes managing a skilled team, driving big initiatives in SEO infrastructure for long-term growth. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical SEO, ideally in an enterprise e-commerce setup.
• Experience managing high-performing teams aligned with business goals.
• Expertise in guiding SEO strategy through site migrations and platform enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Drive Macy's technical search strategy ensuring SEO health and performance.
• Lead audits and SEO recommendations related to crawlability and indexation.
• Manage a team including a Senior Manager and two Technical SEO Specialists.

Skills

Technical SEO Expertise

Strategic SEO Planning

SEO Diagnostic Tools Proficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Leadership & Team Management

Influence & Communication

Problem Solving & Prioritization

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Google Search Console

Botify

Screaming Frog

PageSpeed Insights

Adobe Analytics

Job description

Director, Technical SEO - Search Engine Optimization

New York, NY, United States

Full time Schedule

$152,000 - $253,000

Annually*

* based on job, location, and schedule

Be part of an amazing story.

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Director, Technical SEO drives Macy’s technical search strategy, ensuring platform-level SEO health, performance, and discoverability. This leader partners closely with engineering, product, site merchandising, and analytics teams to address complex SEO challenges and build scalable infrastructure for long-term growth. The Director leads enterprise-level initiatives across indexation, page performance, structured data, mobile rendering, and site architecture.

What You Will Do

• Translate strategic priorities from the Senior Director into actionable technical requirements.
• Develop and evolve Macy’s technical SEO roadmap and execution strategy across teams.
• Lead audits, diagnostics, and SEO recommendations related to crawlability, indexation, performance, and rendering.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to scope, prioritize, and integrate SEO requirements into sprints and releases.
• Ensure robust structured data coverage, mobile parity, Core Web Vitals compliance, and scalable internal link architecture.
• Oversee SEO considerations for site migrations, template changes, and platform enhancements.
• Manage and mentor a team including a Senior Manager and two Technical SEO Specialists.
• Define success metrics and enhance visibility through reporting, dashboards, and quality assurance systems.
• Assess and implement enterprise SEO tools such as Botify, Screaming Frog, and Google Search Console integrations.
• Represent SEO in technical planning and cross-functional roadmap discussions.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Skills You Will Need

Technical SEO Expertise: Deep understanding of indexation, crawlability, structured data, Core Web Vitals, mobile rendering, and scalable internal link architecture for large enterprise websites.

Strategic SEO Planning: Ability to translate strategic goals into a technical SEO roadmap and define execution plans across multiple workstreams and teams.

SEO Diagnostic Tools Proficiency: Expertise in using tools such as Google Search Console, Botify, Screaming Frog, PageSpeed Insights, and Adobe Analytics to conduct audits and monitor performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven success partnering with engineering, product, analytics, and site merchandising teams to integrate SEO requirements into sprints and releases.

Analytical Thinking: Strong skills in identifying technical SEO opportunities, compiling actionable insights, and creating measurable success metrics and dashboards.

Leadership & Team Management: Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams and aligning team outputs with broader business goals.

Influence & Communication: Ability to effectively influence product and engineering leaders through clear, compelling technical requirements and business cases.

Problem Solving & Prioritization: Strong organizational and decision-making skills to triage complex SEO challenges and prioritize high-impact initiatives.

Change Management: Expertise in guiding SEO strategy through site migrations, platform enhancements, and large-scale template changes.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 7+ years of experience in technical SEO, ideally in an enterprise e-commerce or large-scale content environment.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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