Senior SEO Manager
Pune / Mumbai
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior SEO Manager to lead and scale our SEO function across a diverse portfolio of 10+ clients. This role goes beyond technical execution — it requires a strategic leader who can plan and drive SEO growth, manage and mentor a 10–15 member SEO team, ensure best-in-class delivery across multiple projects, and maintain strong client relationships.
The ideal candidate will combine deep SEO expertise with operational excellence, team leadership, and client-facing skills to deliver measurable impact on organic performance and business results.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic SEO Planning & Delivery
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Own the SEO strategy roadmap across multiple clients and industries, covering technical, on-page, off-page, and content initiatives.
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Translate business objectives into actionable SEO plans with clear KPIs (traffic, visibility, conversions, ROI).
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Oversee execution quality across all accounts; implement QA processes, reporting frameworks, and performance dashboards.
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Team Leadership & Management
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Lead and mentor a 10–15 member SEO team, providing clear direction, growth paths, and performance management.
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Build a high-performing culture by setting OKRs, providing regular feedback, and upskilling the team on emerging SEO trends and tools.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams (content, design, development, paid media) to deliver integrated digital strategies.
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Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management
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Act as the primary SEO point of contact for senior client stakeholders (marketing heads, CMOs, CXOs).
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Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and regular performance reviews to align on strategy, showcase ROI, and drive client satisfaction.
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Manage escalations calmly and provide data-backed recommendations to retain and grow accounts.
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Delivery Excellence & Innovation
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Establish standard operating processes to handle multi-client SEO delivery at scale.
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Drive continuous improvement through testing, analytics-driven decision-making, and adopting new SEO/AI tools.
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Stay ahead of search engine algorithm changes, AI-driven search trends, and evolving SEO practices to keep clients competitive.
Skills & Qualifications
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7–10 years of total experience, with 5+ years in SEO and at least 3+ years managing teams of 8+ members.
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Proven track record of leading SEO for multiple clients or large enterprise accounts.
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Strong understanding of Google algorithm updates, technical SEO (site architecture, Core Web Vitals, schema, international/geo SEO).
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Hands-on experience with GA4, Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Similarweb (or equivalent).
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Ability to analyze SEO data, interpret trends, and present actionable insights to senior business leaders.
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Solid understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript implications on SEO and working with dev teams to implement changes.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
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Strong organizational and multi-project management abilities; thrives in a deadline-driven, multi-client agency environment.
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Exposure to integrated marketing strategies (content, CRO, paid media, social) is a plus.
Why Join Us
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Lead SEO for diverse, high-impact brands across industries.
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Build and mentor a growing SEO team in a performance-driven, supportive culture.
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Work at the intersection of strategy, delivery excellence, and client leadership.
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Stay ahead of the curve with AI-driven SEO innovation.
Skills: seo,management,leadership