Search Engine Marketing Manager

• Oversee all aspects of search campaigns, from strategy development and hands-on implementation to final reporting and budget reconciliation
• Manage multi-million dollar annual budgets (preferably $5M-$15M campaigns)
• Serve as the primary liaison, professionally managing client relationships with internal stakeholders and presenting performance metrics and optimization recommendations to senior leadership
• Build and execute robust testing plans to drive positive business outcomes
• Adhere to firmwide processes and team protocols while fostering partnerships for knowledge sharing
• Oversee all aspects of search campaigns from concept through execution and reporting, ensuring high quality and attention to detail
• Support the development of search marketing plans
• Execute and manage implementation hands-on
• Manage financial aspects accurately, from forecasting to budget reconciliation
• Professionally manage client relationships and set realistic expectations
• Deliver effective communications and presentations with poise and confidence, both over the phone and in person
• Engage in insightful and meaningful dialogue with LOBs about their search programs
• Identify key issues facing clients and develop recommended approaches
• Foster partnerships with internal teams to promote knowledge sharing and learning across LOBs
• Adhere to client Firmwide processes and Paid Media team protocols

• 5+ years of search experience (not SEO), preferably within an agency or in-house search team, managing large-scale programs
• Expert-level proficiency in Google Ads and Search Ads 360, with demonstrated hands-on platform execution capabilities
• A proven ability to deliver results under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting raw data, drawing conclusions, and creating actionable recommendations
• Google Ads certification and proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage in meaningful dialogue with business stakeholders
• 5+ years experience in Paid Search (SEM/PPC - managing Google Ads), NOT SEO, preferably within an agency or in-house search team, managing large-scale programs

Financial, e-commerce, or pharma industry experience is a plus

medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan