SEO Manager

Overview

JOB TITLE: Global Tech SEO Manager 

Partnering with Aquent, a global leader in connecting top marketing, creative, and tech talent with the world’s biggest brands, we are seeking an exceptional individual to join a globally recognized leader in the e-commerce space. This is a pivotal interim opportunity to shape the digital future of a globally recognized brand. You will be instrumental in driving critical infrastructure projects, bridging technical complexities with strategic business objectives, and directly influencing the online presence of a massive e-commerce ecosystem. This role is designed for a technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced, enterprise environment, with a significant focus on stakeholder management to ensure complex technical concepts are understood, prioritized, and implemented effectively across major e-commerce platforms.

**About the Opportunity**

You will step into a crucial interim 6-month assignment, leading a high-priority technical project within a dynamic global team. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact by enhancing the online visibility and performance of extensive digital platforms. You’ll navigate the exciting landscape of advanced search engine optimization, including strategies for generative AI-driven search environments, ensuring operational excellence during a critical project phase. Your expertise will be key in translating intricate technical requirements into actionable plans, fostering collaboration across diverse teams, and driving the successful execution of large-scale optimizations.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the contracting nature of this role, only candidates with the unrestricted right to work in The Netherlands will be considered.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Act as the primary liaison between the global optimization team and key product, development, and digital counterparts.
* Collaborate closely with various business units to ensure project alignment, foster active participation, and secure necessary approvals.
* Coordinate internal alignment on essential legal checks and ensure all project requirements meet compliance standards.
* Translate complex technical optimization requirements into clear, actionable business cases and user stories for non-technical stakeholders.
* Navigate a complex organizational structure to ensure technical optimization tasks are prioritized effectively in development backlogs.
* Lead the planning and execution of a specific, high-priority technical optimization project throughout the interim period.
* Monitor project timelines, proactively identify risks, and communicate status updates to leadership.
* Demonstrate strong planning skills to align technical fixes with broader business objectives.
* Provide expert guidance on technical optimization for large-scale e-commerce and marketplace environments.
* Research and apply optimizations related to advanced search engine indexing and generative AI-driven search environments.
* Utilize internal tools to track site health and validate the success of implemented technical changes.

**Qualifications**

* Proven experience managing search engine optimization (SEO) for large-scale e-commerce or marketplace websites.
* Min. 5 years of experience in Technical Search Engine Optimization, gained either in-house or at a leading agency.
* Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
* Exceptional ability to manage expectations, negotiate priorities, and present complex topics to various organizational levels.
* A natural collaborator who builds relationships easily and works effectively across functions.
* Ability to quickly understand internal structures, toolsets, and project goals to deliver value immediately.
* Meticulous attention to detail in validation, reporting, and task creation.
* Deep understanding of how search engines crawl, render, and index JavaScript-heavy enterprise sites.
* Strong interest and working knowledge of AI optimization and advanced search engine technologies.
* Advanced experience with industry-standard enterprise search engine optimization tools (e.g., for crawling, analytics, and search console insights) and leading project management platforms.
 

This is a fixed term salaried position contracted via Aquent on behalf of our client as a third party.