SEO Manager

Sand Cherry

. Lead technical SEO initiatives involving crawlability, indexing, rendering, site performance, and content quality .

Posted 10/14/2026contractHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80 - $95 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive technical SEO expertise, including proficiency in Semrush, Google Search Console, and GA4, while effectively managing large-scale websites and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance organic search visibility. Strong project management and analytical skills are essential for developing actionable recommendations and maintaining SEO documentation.

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Technical SEO ExperienceProficiency in SemrushKnowledge of HTML and JavaScript RenderingProject Management SkillsExperience with Enterprise CMS Platforms

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Hard Skills

Technical SEOCrawlabilityIndexingCanonicalizationRedirectsXML SitemapsCore Web VitalsStructured DataGA4Screaming Frog

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

SemrushGoogle Search ConsoleGoogle Analytics 4Screaming FrogSitecore

Industry Keywords

Technical SEO AuditsSEO DocumentationMulti-Language WebsitesAgile MethodologyVersion-Controlled Deployments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptSitecore

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical SEO initiatives involving crawlability, indexing, rendering, site performance, and content quality
Conduct technical SEO audits and develop actionable recommendations to improve organic search visibility and website health
Monitor and optimize Core Web Vitals, XML sitemaps, duplicate content, canonicalization, redirects, internal linking, and other technical SEO factors
Partner with product, IT, and development teams to define SEO requirements and support implementation throughout the development lifecycle
Perform QA testing of metadata, structured data, redirects, internal linking, and international/local SEO configurations
Manage and prioritize the technical SEO backlog and coordinate cross-functional initiatives
Track implementation, document completed enhancements, and maintain project documentation
Monitor technical SEO performance using Semrush, Google Search Console, GA4, and Screaming Frog
Identify performance trends and provide recommendations
Develop and maintain SEO documentation, standards, and best practices
Provide technical SEO guidance to marketing, content, product, IT, and development teams
Help integrate SEO into new digital initiatives and keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of technical SEO experience
Experience supporting large-scale websites with 1M+ URLs
Experience with multi-language and/or multi-location websites
Strong proficiency with Semrush, Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), and Screaming Frog
Strong knowledge of HTML, JavaScript rendering, structured data, Core Web Vitals, crawlability, indexing, canonicalization, redirects, and XML sitemaps
Experience with enterprise CMS platforms; Sitecore preferred
Experience working with version-controlled deployments and development teams
Strong project management, organization, documentation, and analytical skills
Agile or sprint-based experience preferred
Excellent attention to detail and ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to travel as needed, up to 10%
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Information Technology, Communications, or a related field
Must live in the Houston area
Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfers
C2C arrangements are not accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional career growth opportunities
Self-responsibility and autonomy in managing workloads
Opportunity to work as part of a digital workforce
Employee recognition for contributions
Annual salary and benefits if hired permanently after the contract-to-hire period