SEM Manager: Lead Paid Search & Team Growth

PPCjobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Parental leave

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Annual bonus

Volunteering hours

AI training

Job summary

PMG is seeking an SEM Manager to oversee search campaigns for major brands. You will guide strategy, optimize performance, and lead a talented team, delivering measurable results through PMG’s Alli platform. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with media, creative, and analytics teams.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in paid search and 2+ years of people management, with strong skills in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Excel, Analytics, and SQL to drive ROI for clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of paid search experience.
• At least 2+ years of people management experience.
• Expertise in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads with measurable results.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Google Analytics, and SQL for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee search performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Lead paid search strategies and campaigns aligned with client goals.
• Produce reports tracking performance, revenue, and ROI.
• Analyze campaign data and translate insights into business impact.
• Mentor and manage a team, coaching skills and growth.
• Align SEM with PR, social, and programmatic initiatives.

Skills

Paid search

People management

Campaign optimization

Data analysis

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Excel

Google Analytics

SQL

Job description

PMG is seeking an SEM Manager to oversee search campaigns for major brands. You will guide strategy, optimize performance, and lead a talented team, delivering measurable results through PMG’s Alli platform. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with media, creative, and analytics teams.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in paid search and 2+ years of people management, with strong skills in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Excel, Analytics, and SQL to drive ROI for clients.