Manager, SEO

This is a remote role, required to work in EST hours. Who We Are Marketbridge is a leading integrated growth consulting and marketing services firm that accelerates performance from strategy through execution. We combine management consultancy with marketing agency expertise, all backed by marketing science, creative problem-solving, and technological know-how. Our integrated approach brings together teams, technology, data, strategies, processes, and plans to fuel sustainable revenue growth and build deeper, more resonant customer relationships. With a team of 300 professionals across global locations including Boston, D.C.,London, and Canada, Marketbridge partners with over 150 clients worldwide, including Amazon Web Services, AMD, MetLife, Flex and CERN. Who We're Looking For If driving quality web traffic through super-smart, leading-edge search engine optimization is something that makes your heart pitter-patter, then this role might be for you. Marketbridge is seeking an SEO Manager. To lead the development, execution, and performance of comprehensive SEO strategies for a diverse portfolio of B2B clients. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive SEO strategies across all key pillars (Content, off-page, and technical SEO) for our clients, as well as collaborating across departments to ensure alignment with overall marketing goals. You’ll be a key decision-maker in driving client success and agency growth through successful organic search strategies. Key Responsibilities Strategic SEO Development & Execution: Develop long-term SEO strategies for high-profile B2B clients, incorporating business objectives, target audience needs, and industry best practices Develop high-level SEO roadmaps that incorporate key SEO pillar (content, off-page, technical) to drive search visibility and traffic Implement on-page, off-page and technical SEO recommendations Drive the development and execution of content strategies, collaborating with content, design, and web development teams to create SEO-optimized, high-performing content. Adjust strategies as needed to address emerging SEO trends and search engine algorithm changesClient Relationship & Communication: Serve as the SEO subject matter expert and primary point of contact for key clients, providing strategic guidance and leadership, with the support of a direct supervisor Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring SEO goals and performance are clearly communicated, met, and exceeded Present deliverables and reports for clients, highlighting SEO performance, incorporating KPIs, and providing actionable next steps Data-Driven Decision Making & Performance Reporting: Leverage analytics tools (Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console) and SEM tools (SEMrush, Ahrefs) to monitor, track, and report SEO performance. Utilize data to drive actionable insights, identify areas for improvement, and optimize SEO strategies continuously. Establish benchmarks and monitor KPIs to assess performance and optimize efforts for continuous growth. Innovation & Process Improvement: Develop an environment of innovation, incorporating new trends, tactics, technologies, and strategies to successfully address SEO in 2025 Establish and refine SEO processes to drive efficiency and consistency across the Search team Be a thought leader for SEO and changes happening in that space including, AI Search, cross-channel opportunities, and identify new tools that can be leveraged. Desired Skills & Experience A minimum of 5 years of SEO experience, ideally within a B2B environment Proven expertise in developing large-scale SEO strategies that drive measurable results for clients Extensive experience with Analytics tools (GA4, Google Search Console) as well as industry-standard SEO platforms (SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and others) Strong knowledge of SEO best practices, search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and the ability to remain nimble to address changes in the search industry Leadership & Communication: Strong collaboration skills, including cross-departmental knowledge sharing Excellent client-facing skills, with experience in presenting to senior executives and stakeholders and building long-term client relationships Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex SEO concepts to non-technical stakeholders Ability to align SEO strategies with client business objectives, ensuring clear ROI and measurable results Technical SEO: Expertise within technical SEO, including site audits, mobile optimization, site speed, crawlability, schema markup, and server-side optimizations. Experience with site migration projects and website refreshes, including implementing 301 redirect maps, content migration, and SEO best practices during these transitions Knowledge of structured data (schema markup) and its role in enhancing visibility in search results. Understanding and experience with common CMS platforms (such as WordPress) and rel