Program Manager, AI SEO

Program Manager, Cognos AI (AI-driven AEO and SEO Optimization)Remote | FL, WI, OH, or SC Residents Only

Perfectus Labs is looking for an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Program Manager to lead our flagship Cognos AI SEO program. Cognos AI uses advanced AI technology to automatically audit, optimize, and scale SEO campaigns—helping businesses generate more high-intent traffic and qualified leads without the heavy cost and time of traditional SEO.

This is a senior role perfect for a proven leader who excels at managing teams, owning client outcomes, and scaling operational systems in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the overall success of Cognos AI SEO clients. You will lead and develop our team of SEO Account Managers, serve as the primary escalation point for clients, and act as the final authority on campaign strategy and quality control. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring consistency, driving client retention, and shaping the future of one of the most innovative SEO programs in the country.

Who This Role Is Perfect For: You are a natural leader who thrives on building systems, developing people, and taking ownership of results. You think strategically, communicate decisively, and know how to balance the needs of your team, your clients, and the business. You are ready to step into a high-impact role where you can build, refine, and scale a core service offering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and train the SEO Account Manager team, ensuring delivery meets program standards.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for clients, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Join client kickoff calls to set strategy, align on SEO goals and keyword targets, and establish expectations.
• Approve and sign off on client keyword strategies, content plans, on-page optimizations, and link-building approaches.
• Develop and maintain training resources, playbooks, and SOPs for the SEO team.
• Define and track KPIs for client success, organic traffic growth, and keyword rankings.
• Identify and implement improvements to program workflows, processes, and systems.
• Partner with leadership to expand program features and service offerings.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, client success, or operations (marketing, SEO, or agency preferred).
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing client-facing teams.
• Deep expertise in client success, escalation handling, and retention strategies.
• Strong background in SEO strategy, including keyword research, content planning, technical SEO, and link-building.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset suited for a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

About Perfectus Labs

Perfectus Labs is a fast-growing digital marketing company built on AI-powered innovation. We help small and mid-sized service businesses tap into the same marketing tools previously only available to large enterprises—automating SEO, outbound prospecting, and digital campaigns to drive 6–7 figures in additional revenue for our clients.

Our team has managed over $2 billion in ad spend, driven more than $20 billion in sales, and sent billions of marketing messages across channels. Our proprietary AI systems allow us to deliver results at a scale and speed that traditional teams can’t match.

Our Culture

• We move fast – We think like entrepreneurs and harness the power of AI to outpace the competition.
• Collaboration is how we win – We believe the best outcomes come from working together.
• Impact matters – We’re a lean, high-performing team where every project directly shapes our growth and client success.
• Flexibility is built in – We are remote-first, built on trust and autonomy. Innovation is the standard, not the exception.

Our Core Values

• Positive – You stay focused on solutions and forward motion.
• Passionate – You care deeply about your work and the impact it has.
• Proven to Execute – You do what you say, when you say you’ll do it.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you reside in one of these states: Florida, Ohio, South Carolina, or Wisconsin? Required.

Work Location: Remote