Lead, manage, and develop a team of 6-10 SEO Strategists across multiple time zones
Conduct regular 1:1s focused on strategic problem-solving coaching —helping strategists level up their diagnostic skills and business thinking
Review complex strategies before client delivery, serving as the "does this logic hold up?" quality gate
Identify knowledge gaps and create learning programs that deepen team expertise (technical SEO, competitive intelligence, vertical-specific strategies)
Own the quality of strategy output across Strategic/Elite accounts—ensuring recommendations are sound, achievable, and ROI-positive
Serve as escalation point for the hardest SEO problems: algorithm volatility, technical mysteries, competitive impasses
Monitor portfolio performance metrics (rankings, traffic, conversions) and identify patterns that inform team approach

5+ years of advanced SEO strategy experience where you owned complex, high-stakes client outcomes
2+ years of wordpress experience is required (SEO plugins, Navigating CMS for website changes)
Deep expertise in technical SEO (site architecture, JavaScript rendering, Core Web Vitals, schema, log analysis)—you can troubleshoot at the code level
Proven track record of diagnosing and solving non-obvious ranking problems that stump other strategists
Strong understanding of competitive intelligence: reverse-engineering what's actually working, not just what tools report
Experience across multiple verticals with understanding of how local SEO strategy differs by industry
Comfort with AI-augmented workflows (Claude, ChatGPT) but you know when human judgment should override AI recommendations
2-3+ years managing SEO strategists, specialists, or senior analysts (ideally in agency or multi-client environments)
Experience with task management, workflow management systems (Jira, Zendesk, Freshdesk or a similar system)
Track record of developing people's strategic thinking abilities, not just their task completion
Experience managing remote/distributed teams with different cultural backgrounds and communication styles
Comfort with coaching through ambiguity—helping team members think through problems without giving them the answer

Competitive Salary (based on experience) + performance incentives tied to team results and client retention
Flexible work: 100% remote with core collaboration hours (8 AM–5 PM EST, Mon–Fri)
Work-life balance: 15 vacation days + U.S. holidays
Career growth: Clear path to Director of SEO Strategy or Director as the team scales
Intellectual challenge: Every week brings genuinely difficult problems—algorithm chaos, technical mysteries, competitive pivots—you'll never be bored
Autonomy: Real decision-making authority over strategic direction, team structure, and how your department operates

SEO Strategy Manager

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