Manager, SEO – AI Discovery

dentsu Austria

. Lead SEO strategy across assigned client accounts and set search program direction .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading SEO strategy and technical SEO, with a strong focus on data analysis and measurement frameworks that connect organic visibility to business outcomes. Proven ability to manage complex SEO workstreams, mentor team members, and deliver persuasive client-facing materials.

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Technical SEO ExpertiseData Analysis and MeasurementClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementAI Search Knowledge

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Hard Skills

SEO AuditsCrawl AnalysisIndexation StrategiesJavaScript SEOCore Web VitalsStructured DataSEO Measurement FrameworksOn-Page OptimizationEntity Authority RecommendationsAI-Assisted SEO Workflows

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsMentoringStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Google Search ConsoleGA4Screaming FrogSitebulbAhrefsSEMRushData StudioRank Tracking PlatformsAI Visibility PlatformsEnterprise Crawlers

Industry Keywords

SEO StrategyAI SearchE-commerce SEOInternational SEOLocal SEOVideo/Image SEOLink BuildingDigital PRSEO TestingSEO Templates

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQueryJavaScriptPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead SEO strategy across assigned client accounts and set search program direction
Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and translate search priorities into business-relevant action
Own complex SEO and AI audits and analyses across technical SEO, content, AI Search visibility, competitive landscape, and site architecture
Develop measurement frameworks connecting organic visibility, technical health, content performance, SERP visibility, AI Overview presence, LLM visibility, and business outcomes
Analyze data from GSC, GA4, crawl tools, rank tracking, log files, AI visibility platforms, and third-party tools
Create prioritized recommendations with impact, effort, dependencies, confidence level, and implementation guidance
Lead technical SEO workstreams covering crawl, indexation, rendering, JavaScript SEO, Core Web Vitals, site architecture, internal linking, schema, structured data, migrations, and re-platforming
Advance content and AI Search visibility through intent mapping, topical authority planning, SERP feature analysis, AI Overview evaluation, LLM visibility analysis, entity and brand authority recommendations, and on-page optimization frameworks
Manage SEO workstreams end-to-end, including scoping, work planning, QA, stakeholder updates, timeline management, and on-time delivery
Mentor and review consultants and staff consultants
Identify organic growth opportunities and contribute to pitches, RFPs, renewals, and SOW scoping
Improve SEO practice templates, playbooks, QA standards, training materials, AI-assisted workflows, and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of progressive SEO experience, preferably in an agency, consultancy, or complex multi-stakeholder environment
Strong technical SEO capability across crawl, indexation, rendering, site architecture, internal linking, Core Web Vitals, structured data, migrations, and JavaScript SEO
Demonstrated capability in SEO analysis and measurement, combining multiple data sources and translating findings into business-relevant recommendations
Hands-on experience with Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Ahrefs, SEMRush, enterprise crawlers, rank tracking platforms, Data Studio, and AI visibility tracking platforms
Ability to build clear, persuasive client deliverables, including audits, executive summaries, dashboards, roadmaps, and strategic recommendation decks
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Experience leading client conversations and supporting recommendations with evidence, context, and judgment
Working knowledge of AI Search, including AI Overviews, LLM-powered discovery, citation visibility, entity authority, and AI-assisted SEO workflows
Strong project and workstream ownership, including timeline management, risk identification, PM and cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder updates
Comfort mentoring consultants and staff consultants and reviewing their work
Preferred/bonus: BigQuery, SQL, Python, server log analysis, API-based reporting, or other scalable data workflows
Preferred/bonus: Experience with international SEO, e-commerce SEO, local SEO, video/image SEO, link building, digital PR, or SEO testing
Preferred/bonus: Experience developing reusable SEO templates, processes, playbooks, training materials, or productized service offerings
Employees within a commutable distance of a Dentsu hub office are expected to work from the office three days per week; employees outside a commutable range may be designated remote depending on role and business needs
Flexibility to attend an office may be required regardless of work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Flexible work arrangements, including remote designation depending on location, role, and business needs