Search Engine Optimization Lead

Unified Infotech is a 15-year-old, multi-award winning digital transformation partner.

We turbocharge business growth for Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations (MNCs), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and Startups using emerging tech and streamlined digital processes.

Were your go-to partner for:

• Digital Transformation, Custom Web, Mobile, and Desktop Software Development
• Digital Customer Experience - UX/UI Research & Design
• SaaS and Software Product Development
• IT Consulting & Staff Augmentation
• Software Modernization & Cloud Migration
• Data and Analytics
• Cloud Engineering

SEO Lead Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SEO Lead with a proven track record of driving impactful search engine marketing and optimization strategies. The ideal candidate will not only manage SEO activities but also oversee the full SEM strategy and execution. This role requires expertise in optimizing performance across all major search networks while also guiding junior team members and collaborating with senior leadership to meet overarching business objectives.

As an SEO/SEM leader, you will be responsible for the strategy, execution, and optimization of SEO and SEM initiatives that drive business growth and maximize ROI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic

  Leadership:

  Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive SEO and SEM strategies to meet business goals, ensuring alignment with overall marketing and growth strategies.

• Team Leadership:

  Lead, mentor, and develop junior SEO/SEM staff. Foster a collaborative team environment to drive continuous learning and optimization best practices.

• Advanced Data Analysis:

  Utilize advanced analytics tools to analyze large datasets and extract insights that shape SEO/SEM strategy, ensuring optimal ROI across campaigns.

• Campaign

  Management:

  Oversee all SEM campaigns, ensuring performance targets are met, while staying on budget. Manage PPC campaigns across Google, Yahoo, Bing, and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.).

• SEO

  Performance

  Oversight:

  Oversee ongoing keyword research, on-page optimization, and link building strategies. Conduct competitor analysis and stay ahead of SEO trends and algorithm updates.

• Cross-Department Collaboration:

  Work with product, content, and development teams to ensure SEO best practices are incorporated into website development and content creation.

• Lead

  Optimization:

  Lead conversion optimization strategies, using advanced techniques to drive website traffic and improve conversion rates.

• Reporting

  &

  Strategy

  Refinement:

  Report on SEO/SEM performance at a high level to senior leadership, advising on key strategy adjustments and improvements.

• Guest

  Blogging

  &

  Partnerships:

  Manage and scale guest blogging efforts and other external content partnerships, ensuring sustained improvements in domain authority and off-page SEO.

• Innovation

  &

  Trends:

  Stay at the forefront of industry trends, continuously evaluating new SEO/SEM tools, techniques, and tactics that align with company goals.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Proven

  Experience:

  6+ years of SEO/SEM experience, including extensive hands-on experience in developing and executing complex SEO and SEM strategies that deliver measurable results.

• Advanced

  Tools

  Expertise:

  In-depth knowledge of SEO/SEM tools including Ahrefs, SEMRush, Ubersuggest, Keyword Planner, SEO Audit Tools, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and similar platforms.

• Strategic

  Thinker:

  Proven ability to design long-term SEO/SEM strategies, measure their success, and continuously optimize for performance.

• Leadership

  Experience:

  Experience leading and mentoring SEO/SEM teams, with the ability to collaborate with senior management and across departments.

• SEO

  &

  SEM

  Expertise:

  Proven success with both organic and paid search campaigns, including SEM platforms (Google, Bing, Yahoo), social media advertising (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram), and retargeting strategies.

• In-depth Analytics Skills:

  Strong ability to analyze data using Google Analytics, Omniture, NetInsight, WebTrends, and similar tools. Comfortable with advanced reporting and presenting insights to senior stakeholders.

• Advanced

  A/B

  Testing:

  Extensive experience conducting A/B and multivariate testing to optimize user engagement, conversions, and SEM ROI.

• Content Strategy:

  Deep understanding of SEO content creation and optimization, including advanced knowledge of Wikipedia article creation and optimization.

• Technical Knowledge:

  Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and the ability to work with development teams to implement SEO best practices.

• SEO

  &

  SEM

  Certifications:

  BS/BCom/MCom/BE/MSc degree with Digital Marketing or relevant certifications.

• Up-to-date

  Industry

  Knowledge:

  Proven ability to stay ahead of SEO and SEM industry trends, Google updates, and algorithm changes.