Search Engine Marketing Manager

Location : New York or Chicago, ILSchedule : Onsite or Hybrid during the initial contract year, then fully onsite (Monday-Friday) upon conversion.Duration : 1-year contract, with the expectation to convert to a full-time employee.Compensation Range : $62-$70 / hr W2Join an in-house Paid Media team that functions like an internal media agency, providing strategic guidance and implementation expertise across multiple channels for various lines of business.We're looking for an experienced and autonomous Search Engine Marketing Consultant to take full ownership of search campaigns for key accounts, including a bookings-focused platform and a high-end corporate travel service. This is a hands-on role equivalent to an Agency Supervisor, where you'll develop, execute, and manage all aspects of large-scale, acquisition-focused search programs.Responsibilities : 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.Qualifications : 5+ years of search experience (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.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.JOBID : 092025-41619#LI-CELLA#LI-HH1#PLEqual Opportunity Employer : Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including : medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category : Marketing & Biz Dev, Keywords : Marketing Manager, Location : New York, NY-10001