Manager - SEO

Management Level: 7 -Manager - SEO

Location: Hyderabad

Must have skills: SEO Strategy, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), Organic Growth, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Good to have skills: Education Industry SEO, Content Strategy, Technical SEO, Analytics & Performance Tracking, Agency Management

Experience: 12-15 years of experience is required

Educational Qualification: Graduate (Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields preferred)

Job Overview

The Manager - SEO is responsible for designing and executing a holistic SEO, AEO, and GEO strategy to drive organic growth, enhance search visibility, and scale lead generation for LearnVantage programs across India and new markets. This role involves leading search initiatives for an expanding portfolio of certificate and degree programs in collaboration with premier institutions like IIMs and IITs. It requires partnering with content, product, analytics, and agency teams to strengthen AI discoverability and maximize business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute the overall SEO, AEO, and GEO strategy for LearnVantage programs, driving organic growth across India and new international markets.

Strengthen AI discoverability and search visibility by optimizing content for modern search intent, answer engines, and generative AI platforms.

Partner closely with content, product, analytics, and external agency teams to align organic initiatives with broader business objectives.

Drive organic lead generation and maximize business impact to support our expanding academic portfolio.

Track and analyze organic performance metrics, providing actionable insights to continually refine and scale search strategies.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

12 to 15 years of proven experience in driving successful search engine optimization and digital growth strategies.

Strong command over traditional SEO alongside emerging focus areas like AEO and GEO.

Prior experience handling education, tech, or digital program portfolios, with collaborations involving academic institutions being a strong plus.

Excellent cross-functional collaboration, analytical thinking, and strategic execution capabilities.

About Us

Backed by a $1 billion investment over three years, Accenture launched its LearnVantage business in March 2024, providing comprehensive learning and training services to help organizations reskill and upskill their people and achieve greater business results in the AI economy. Powered by an AI-native platform, Accenture LearnVantage offers learning strategy and design, personalized learning experiences, learning managed services and certifications, all supported by a robust partner network and access to more than 2,000 mentors around the world.

For more information, please visit www.accenture.com/learnvantage

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