Senior SEO Manager

Silverback Strategies

Senior SEO Manager at Silverback Strategies managing SEO strategies and AI search optimization. Driving innovative SEO approaches and client relationships across multiple accounts.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for driving and executing the strategy, innovation and performance of multiple client SEO strategies.
Hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLMs, including their influence on search behavior and the ability to implement optimized strategies for these engines. Ability to identify new opportunities.
Fluently leverage tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and other SEO platforms, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Lead recurring status and reporting calls & serve as assigned clients’ primary point of contact with Silverback for all things SEO. Clearly communicate complex SEO strategy and execution details to clients in a digestible, jargon-free manner.
Act as a trusted advisor & consultant to clients — an extension of their marketing team — to build long-lasting client relationships.
Translate channel strategy to time-bound, tactical roadmaps. Build and maintain structured content systems, including topic clusters, pillar pages, internal links, and supporting schema. Prioritize performance-based initiatives and drive authoritative content at scale.
Research emerging trends in search and AI technologies to refine strategies and implement innovative best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve the SEO delivery and process to increase the value of the work or improve efficiency.
Review performance data to identify trends, measure the impact of initiatives and build actionable strategies.
Work with internal teammates across measurement, paid media, and creative to bring strategies to life.
Work with the sales team to put together SEO strategy proposals and audits that align with their goals and objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Agency Background: You’ve previously “done the work” at another performance marketing agency, and know what it takes to deliver results.
Years of Experience: We’re seeking candidates with at LEAST 3 years of agency experience; 5+ years of overall relevant marketing/SEO experience is required.
Client-Facing Comfortability: This role is not a good fit for someone who doesn’t want to talk directly to clients. You must be comfortable building rapport, establishing expertise / credibility, and serving as the face of the SEO engagement with your assigned clients.
Embrace Complexity: As a Senior SEO Manager, this role will be exposed to more complex and challenging situations. You have a strong ability to navigate complexity and tackle challenges head on.
AI Search Testing & Optimization: You have hands-on experience optimizing for AI search (not theoretical; actual tests). You don’t have all the answers — nobody does! — but you’re excited to test, experiment, and figure it out.
Business Acumen: Being able to build & execute SEO strategies across multiple industries is crucial, but your ability to tie SEO wins to a measurable impact on the clients’ business, bottom line, etc is what will make you a superstar.
Content Experience: You’re an expert at driving content strategy based on audience, keyword and competitor research. You have a strong ability to craft content briefs to provide to content teams for production.
Tools/Platforms: You’re a pro with common SEO tools & platforms such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, AHRefs, and Screaming Frog.
Get Sh*t Done” Mentality: You’d rather take a big swing and miss than sit around twiddling your thumbs. You’re energized by & thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, and results are king.
Adaptability & Growth: Feedback fuels you. You lean into change, sharpen your skills, and push yourself and your team to get better every day.
Project & Time Management: You run a clean calendar and keep priorities straight. Competing demands don’t throw you.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Virtual Team Events and a fun, casual, inclusive company culture
Company-paid ClassPass membership
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Summer Fridays
401(k) with Employer Match

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Hard Skills & Tools

SEO strategyGenerative AILLMsdata analysiscontent strategykeyword researchcompetitor researchperformance measurementtactical roadmapsSEO optimization

Soft Skills

client-facingrelationship buildingcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityproject managementtime managementbusiness acumencomplexity navigationgrowth mindset