SEO Director

People Architects is excited to recruit an SEO Director for an on-site role in Cleveland, Ohio for one of our high-growth agency clients.

Summary: This isn't just a leadership role behind a monitor; it’s a chance to be the strategic translator between technical complexity and client success. We are looking for an SEO Director who excels at the art of storytelling. A leader who can look at a mountain of data and clearly explain the "big picture" story to a client. You don't need to be the one performing every technical task, but you must be a master of accountability and coaching, ensuring your team stays process-driven and action-oriented. As a visionary who sees exactly where the search industry is heading, you’ll have a seat at the table to influence high-level strategy and drive innovation. If you are a proactive leader who loves to turn the "heavy how" into a winning narrative, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the agency’s SEO framework and accountability standards, ensuring teams meet deliverables and KPIs through consistent process execution.
• Act as the primary SEO strategist for high-value clients, translating complex performance data into clear, narrative-driven business insights.
• Lead the development of high-level SEO strategies that align with broader client business goals.
• Oversee team activity and performance, providing coaching and troubleshooting for underperforming accounts without needing to manage the daily technical delivery.
• Drive innovative tactics, including optimizing for AI and the evolving future of search behavior.
• Collaborate closely with global leads to maintain team alignment and operational efficiency.
• Review all team deliverables to ensure they meet agency standards for quality, accuracy, and impact.
• Support new business development by crafting compelling SEO strategies and contributing to pitches.
• Lead thought leadership initiatives, including the development of case studies and industry insights.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred):

• 8+ years of SEO experience, with a track record of leading successful organic search initiatives.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to explain the "why" behind the data to executive-level stakeholders.
• A visionary mindset with the ability to anticipate industry shifts and adapt agency strategies to the evolving search landscape.
• Prior experience managing and mentoring SEO teams in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Advanced experience implementing SEO strategies using AI software and technologies.
• High proficiency with industry tools (Google Search Console, SEMrush, Moz, Screaming Frog).
• Strong data analysis skills, specifically with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
• Highly accountable, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architect and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architect’s clients will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

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