Search Engine Optimization Senior Manager

Role: Senior Manager, SEO

Years of Experience: 10+ years

Job Location: Bangalore (Indiranagar)

Work Type: Hybrid

Shift Timing : 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Assembly is seeking an Senior Manager, SEO with proven experience in leading and managing SEO teams while driving technical excellence across client accounts. This role combines hands-on technical SEO expertise with strong leadership skills to guide a team in delivering high-quality audits, optimizations, and strategic recommendations.

As the Senior Manager, you will collaborate with managers, content specialists, and development teams to ensure seamless execution of SEO initiatives. You will also mentor and manage SEO professionals, fostering growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a team of technical SEO specialists, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to timelines.
• Oversee workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional development for offshore team members.
• Implement efficient workflows and AI-driven automation to improve team productivity.

Technical SEO Expertise

• Conduct and present technical SEO audits addressing crawl/indexation, internationalization, schema markup, and structural issues.
• Perform Core Web Vitals audits and recommend solutions for LCP, CLS, and INP improvements.
• Manage technical aspects of site migrations, including pre-launch audits, redirect mapping, and benchmarking.
• Develop, prioritize, and QA development tickets in JIRA or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with client development teams to implement SEO best practices.

Tool & Technology Proficiency

• Utilize advanced tools such as Chrome DevTools, Sitebulb, Oncrawl, Screaming Frog, Semrush, Ahrefs, and enterprise platforms like BrightEdge, Conductor, and seoClarity.
• Leverage Google Apps Script, Excel macros/add-ins, and automation workflows for reporting and analysis.
• Apply coding knowledge in Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS for technical troubleshooting and optimization.
• Integrate AI agents/workflows to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance technical audits.

CMS & Platform Experience

• Work with major CMS platforms including Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify, and WordPress for technical implementations.

Client Communication & Strategy

• Present technical findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.
• Stay updated on SEO trends, algorithm changes, and emerging technologies to inform strategy.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of SEO experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to manage and scale offshore teams, ensuring operational excellence.
• Strong technical SEO background with expertise in Core Web Vitals, site migrations, and enterprise-level SEO challenges.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and familiarity with automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with Chrome DevTools, Sitebulb, Oncrawl, Screaming Frog, and major SEO platforms (BrightEdge, Conductor, seoClarity).
• Advanced skills in Excel, including macros and add-ins, and Google Apps Script for automation.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms: Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify, WordPress.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviours.