Senior Paid Search Manager (SEM) for Enterprise Impact

Ovative Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office access to MSP NYC CHI

Travel to Minneapolis HQ

401k match

Health insurance

Fertility & parenting benefits

Phone/data stipend

Sabbatical program

Charitable giving program

Shenanigan’s Day

Job summary

Ovative Group, a leading independent, full-funnel media and measurement firm, is seeking a Paid Search Manager to lead enterprise SEM programs. The role focuses on client leadership, strategy, and cross-team collaboration to drive enterprise impact beyond ecommerce.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of paid search experience, strong communication, and proven success managing teams and partners in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years in enterprise-level paid search (SEM) programs.
• Proven track record driving results in paid search programs.
• Experience managing direct reports and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key client relationships and performance.
• Lead day-to-day management of paid search programs across campaigns and tactics.
• Partner with SEO, retail media, and upper-funnel teams to drive holistic search strategies.
• Guide optimization, bidding strategies, and analytics to deliver enterprise impact.

Skills

Paid Search Leadership

Client Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

SA360

Job description

Ovative Group, a leading independent, full-funnel media and measurement firm, is seeking a Paid Search Manager to lead enterprise SEM programs. The role focuses on client leadership, strategy, and cross-team collaboration to drive enterprise impact beyond ecommerce.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of paid search experience, strong communication, and proven success managing teams and partners in a fast-growing environment.