SEO Manager - 6 Month FTC

Role Purpose and Team 

To support a website migration project on one of our largest enterprise client for an initial 6 month period.

We are looking for an experienced SEO manager to support a website migration project on one of our largest enterprise clients for an initial 6 month, migrating a site to a new URL structure for a large and very well-known retail brand. You will be working closely with an existing talented technical and account team collaboratively owning this project through planning pre and post migration. You will be the primary point of contact for the client, owning the requirements, project managing the roadmap and communicating with the client to ensure smooth delivery. Your role is pivotal in building a strong client relationship and delivering a successful migration. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead URL migration– Shape and oversee the migration ensuring alignment with project goals and technical requirements. Work closely with the wider team to ensure project integration. 

• Drive implementation excellence – Take ownership of executing the migration with the technical lead to the highest standard, delivering a successful migration 

• Client relationship management – Act as the main client contact providing clear updates, insights, and recommendations  

• Ensure timely and quality delivery – Oversee project plans and roadmaps, ensuring all deliverables meet deadlines and quality benchmarks.  

Key Skills and Experience 

Essential Criteria 

• Team leadership – Demonstrated ability to lead, delegate, and develop others to achieve shared goals. 

• Strategic SEO expertise – Extensive experience delivering impactful SEO strategies for agency clients or in-house teams, with experience working across ecommerce migrations. 

• Relationship building – Skilled at establishing and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.  

• Project management – Effective at managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high standards under pressure.  

• Communication and presentation – Exceptional written and verbal skills, able to convey complex ideas to varied audiences.  

• Analytical thinking – Highly skilled in data analysis, problem solving, and attention to detail.  

• Commercial acumen – Demonstrates sound judgement and a strong understanding of business drivers and ROI. 

• Adaptability – Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and responding to new challenges. 

Inclusion and Diversity 

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. 

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. 

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.