Remote Head of SEO & Client Strategy

Colab; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Colab is seeking an experienced SEO Lead to drive strategic SEO initiatives for US-based clients from a remote location. This client-facing leadership role requires directing SEO teams, communicating with clients, and steering performance across technical, on-page, and content optimization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of hands-on SEO, strong leadership capabilities, and deep knowledge of AI developments influencing search and digital marketing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional SEO experience.
• Experience leading SEO teams of 5–10+ members.
• Strong experience working with US-based clients.
• Marketing agency experience is mandatory.
• Excellent knowledge of current SEO trends, AI developments, and the evolving search landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an SEO team of 5–10+ members.
• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies for US-based clients.
• Manage client relationships and participate in client-facing calls and meetings.
• Oversee technical, on-page, off-page, and local SEO initiatives.
• Review SEO performance, identify opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Monitor industry trends, search algorithm changes, and emerging SEO practices.
• Stay up to date with AI developments and their impact on SEO, search, content, and digital marketing.
• Guide the team on SEO best practices, quality standards, and performance improvement.
• Analyze SEO performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, and other relevant platforms.
• Prepare and present SEO reports, insights, and recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with content, paid media, development, and account management teams.
• Ensure SEO deliverables, KPIs, and client requirements are consistently met.

Skills

SEO leadership

Team management

Client communication

English proficiency

Job description

Colab is seeking an experienced SEO Lead to drive strategic SEO initiatives for US-based clients from a remote location. This client-facing leadership role requires directing SEO teams, communicating with clients, and steering performance across technical, on-page, and content optimization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of hands-on SEO, strong leadership capabilities, and deep knowledge of AI developments influencing search and digital marketing.