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Publicis Groupe

Runs advertising and digital transformation services

Director – SEO

SEO MarketingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$121.3k - $174.3k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of direct, work-related experience in search engine optimization, digital marketing, or a closely related role.
  • Ability to lead multiple complex workstreams and teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Deep understanding of digital marketing, technical search engine optimization, content strategy, analytics, and search industry trends and current best practices.
  • Extensive knowledge of how search engine optimization integrates with media, content, user experience, analytics, commerce, and technology channels.
  • Expertise in technical search engine optimization, content optimization, keyword strategy, information architecture, measurement frameworks, and modern on-site optimization principles.
  • Executive presence, analytical rigor, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define strategy, influence stakeholders, and guide teams toward effective action.

Responsibilities

  • Set the search engine optimization vision and lead complex client relationships across a client or portfolio of brands, ensuring high-quality strategy, execution, innovation, and team growth.
  • Own the strategic direction of search engine optimization programs and partner with cross-functional leaders to develop integrated plans, performance narratives, and growth recommendations.
  • Evaluate the competitive landscape, identify emerging search trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies that drive measurable business impact.
  • Lead executive-level reporting, client presentations, and strategic storytelling focused on business outcomes, performance trends, and future opportunities.
  • Develop, mentor, and lead search engine optimization team members across levels, supporting performance management, workload delegation, capability growth, and career development.
  • Serve as a senior search engine optimization leader in internal and external discussions, building trusted relationships with clients, partners, and agency leadership.

About the Company

Publicis Groupe

Runs advertising and digital transformation services

Publicis Groupe runs advertising, media buying and digital transformation services for companies that want to reach consumers, coordinate campaigns and improve their business systems. Its agency network includes creative and media specialists, while Publicis Sapient builds and modernizes the technology behind clients' operations. Epsilon adds customer data and marketing technology that connect brands with audiences and measure campaign results. Clients pay for consulting, campaign creation and execution, with production and media costs billed through alongside the group's service work. Founded in 1926, Publicis Groupe is headquartered in Paris, France.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1926

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