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Xero

Senior SEM Manager

Xero

SEM Senior Manager advancing Xero’s global Paid Search program through AI, automation and bidding systems. Building scalable technical solutions for Xero’s marketing teams.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates deep SEM expertise and the ability to design and deploy automation solutions that enhance performance marketing. Collaborates effectively across teams and markets while mentoring others to elevate technical capabilities.

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Deep SEM ExpertiseGoogle AdsAutomation Solutions DesignAI Workflow OrchestrationAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills
Paid Search ManagementMulti-Market SEM ProgramsModern BiddingPerformance Marketing SolutionsAI-Driven SEM Capabilities
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersKnowledge Sharing
Tools & Technologies
SA360Tray.aiAirOpsN8nMakeZapierOpenAIClaude
Industry Keywords
Search Engine MarketingAutomationData SciencePerformance MarketingEmerging Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Shape the future of Xero’s global Paid Search program
  • Evolve the technical foundations of the global SEM program
  • Build and operationalise AI-powered workflows for optimisation, analysis, reporting and operational processes
  • Advance AI-driven SEM capabilities, including automated bidding and decision-making systems with validation, guardrails and measurement
  • Identify and deliver automation opportunities that turn manual or complex SEM processes into scalable, reusable solutions
  • Partner with Data Science, Marketing Technology and Product to connect data, AI and emerging technology into the SEM ecosystem
  • Explore emerging search and AI capabilities and test technologies for commercial advantage
  • Collaborate with SEM specialists, the Head of SEM, CRO, Product and the wider Performance Marketing organisation
  • Share expertise, mentor others and elevate the team’s technical capability
  • Translate complex ideas into clear opportunities for senior stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Deep, hands-on SEM expertise
  • Experience managing large-scale, multi-market Paid Search programs
  • Strong understanding of Google Ads, SA360, modern bidding and automation
  • Experience designing and deploying automation, workflows or other technical solutions for performance marketing
  • Hands-on experience with AI and workflow orchestration tools such as Tray.ai, AirOps, n8n, Make, Zapier, OpenAI, Claude or similar
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations and influence senior stakeholders
  • Willingness to share knowledge, mentor others and elevate wider team capability
  • Ability to work collaboratively across different markets and time zones
  • Working rights for the country where the role is based
  • Satisfactory completion of relevant background checks, potentially including credit and criminal history checks

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working model balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration
  • Flexibility to work from home when it makes sense
  • Professional development through knowledge sharing and mentoring
  • Supportive and fair recruitment experience with accommodations or adjustments available
  • Background checks completed only with successful candidate consent