Search +AI Discovery Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Search +AI Discovery Manager based in Canada.

As Search +AI Discovery Manager, you will lead high-impact SEO strategies for enterprise clients across North America and global markets. You’ll help clients navigate the rapidly evolving transition from traditional search to AI-powered discovery, including AI Overviews, generative engines, LLM-based search, and agentic experiences. The role combines hands-on technical SEO expertise with strategic consulting, client leadership, and team development. You’ll translate complex search and AI developments into practical recommendations tied to measurable business outcomes. Working with specialists across analytics, media, UX, development, and other disciplines, you’ll help shape integrated digital strategies. This is an opportunity to influence both major client engagements and the future direction of an evolving global search practice.

Accountabilities:: Lead SEO strategy and client engagements for enterprise-level organizations across North American and global markets.

Build trusted, long-term relationships with client stakeholders and serve as a strategic advisor on SEO and AI-driven discovery.

Translate complex technical SEO, search, and AI concepts into clear, actionable recommendations linked to business growth and measurable performance.

Oversee technical SEO, content strategy, analytics, and authority-building initiatives while maintaining high standards of execution.

Lead, mentor, and coach SEO Specialists and Consultants across North America, supporting their technical development, strategic capabilities, and career progression.

Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team.

Partner with leadership to improve internal processes, documentation, delivery frameworks, and operational standards.

Collaborate with Analytics, Paid Media, UX, Development, and other cross-functional teams to deliver integrated programs.

Monitor emerging SEO trends, search behavior, generative AI, AI Overviews, LLM-based discovery, and agentic search to identify opportunities for clients and the broader practice.

Help develop new methodologies, tools, and approaches for AI-enabled search and contribute to internal thought leadership and training.

Manage multiple clients, projects, timelines, and priorities while maintaining strong delivery, communication, and stakeholder alignment.

Requirements:

5–7+ years of professional SEO experience, ideally within an agency or enterprise environment.

Strong hands-on expertise across technical SEO, content strategy, and analytics platforms such as GA4, Google Search Console, Adobe, Looker Data Studio, or comparable tools.

Demonstrated experience adapting SEO strategies to AI-driven search, including generative engines, AI Overviews, LLM-based discovery, or agentic search; practical testing, measurement, or implementation experience is strongly preferred.

Proven ability to conduct and lead technical SEO audits, migrations, and strategic initiatives with measurable outcomes.

Strong client-facing experience, including presenting recommendations and influencing senior or C-level stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clients, projects, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience leading, mentoring, or developing SEO professionals and supporting team growth.

Strong strategic thinking combined with the willingness and ability to remain hands-on when required.

Excellent communication, presentation, project management, and stakeholder-management skills.

Consultative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach with the ability to operate independently and influence through expertise.

Comfortable collaborating with global teams and working across different time zones, primarily on EST or PST hours, with a strong preference for EST.

Genuine curiosity about how AI is transforming search and digital discovery.

For the application, candidates should be prepared to share one specific AI-driven search initiative, experiment, or implementation they have tested within the past six months.

Benefits:

Competitive annual base salary of CAD $85,000–$100,000 , with placement based on relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.

Fully remote work anywhere in Canada.

Optional hybrid access in major Canadian hubs, including Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits available from day one.

RRSP matching program.

Generous paid time-off policy, including paid time off between Christmas and New Year.

Opportunity to work with leading global brands on advanced SEO and AI-search challenges.

Collaboration with a global team spanning data, creative, media, engineering, and other specialist disciplines.

Permanent full-time employment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Inclusive and flexible working environment that values diverse perspectives, accessibility, and authentic participation.

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