Senior SEO Director: Strategy, Leadership & Insights

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,375 - 139,965; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking an Associate Director of Search Engine Optimization to lead a team and analyze search data to deliver insights and drive strategy for clients. You will present SEO capabilities, develop proposals, and ensure high-quality deliverables while collaborating with delivery and staffing teams to meet timelines.

The role requires a four-year degree and 7+ years of SEO/project/account management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, knowledge of HTML/JS/CSS,

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in marketing, computer science or a related field.
• 7+ years of combined experience in search engine optimization, project management or account management.
• Proven leadership skills and prior experience managing a team.
• Experience scoping projects, providing forecasts and driving ongoing process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills – and a knack for details.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and make smart, fast decisions.
• Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Outstanding leadership and people management skills.
• Stellar communication and presentation skills – you’re poised, articulate and convincing.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Present SEO capabilities to clients and best practices to internal teams.
• Develop and present proposals and tactics to clients and work with Managers to present client deliverables.
• Lead process improvement efforts.
• Develop or approve all scopes of work that include SEO.
• Ensure excellence and accuracy in client deliverables.
• Collaborate with Delivery Managers on timelines and with Staffing on resource needs.
• Develop and maintain high-quality talent.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or four-year degree

Job description

Publicis Groupe is seeking an Associate Director of Search Engine Optimization to lead a team and analyze search data to deliver insights and drive strategy for clients. You will present SEO capabilities, develop proposals, and ensure high-quality deliverables while collaborating with delivery and staffing teams to meet timelines.

The role requires a four-year degree and 7+ years of SEO/project/account management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, knowledge of HTML/JS/CSS,