Search +AI Discovery Manager

Werelooking for a sharp AI-fluent SEO leader ready to take on a high-impact role with global enterprise clients. Ifyouvebeenoperatingas a Senior SEO Specialist or SEO Lead and want a move that expands your strategic visibility client influence and exposure to AI-driven search this role is built for you.

As a Search AI Discovery Manageryoulllead client engagements mentor a growingSearch AI Discoveryteam and help shape how our practice navigates the shift from traditional search to AI-driven discovery (SGE AI OverviewsAgentic andLLM-based search). This role is ideal for someone who is deeply hands-on in SEO but ready to elevate into broader strategy client advisory and team leadership.

Based anywhere in Canadayoullwork primarily on EST or PST hours(strong preference to EST)alongside our North Americanand globalclient teams and collaborate with cross-functional partners across regions.

What Youll Lead & Own

Client Leadership & Strategy

• Act as the strategic SEO lead for enterprise-level clients across North America and global markets.

• Build strong trusted relationships with client stakeholders and become a long-term advisor.

• Turn complex SEO and AI-driven search concepts into clear actionable and measurable recommendations.

• Drive performance outcomes and ensure SEO is directly tied to business growth.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and coach a team of SEO Specialists and Consultants across North America.

• Provide structured feedback support career development and help elevate technical and strategic skillsets.

• Contribute to recruitment onboarding and ongoing training for new team members.

Operational Excellence

• Partner closely with leadership to strengthen internal processes documentation standards and delivery frameworks.

• Oversee best-in-class execution across technical SEO content and authority-building initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Analytics Paid Media UX and Development on integrated programs.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Stay ahead of global SEO trends search evolution and AI/SGE advancements and bring those insights back to the team and clients.

• Contribute to the development of new methodologies tools and innovation within the SEO practice.

• Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions trainings and contribute ideas for thought leadership content.

Qualifications Were Looking For

• 5-7 years of SEO experience ideally within an agency or enterprise environment.

• Stronghands-onexpertisein technical SEO content strategy and analytics platforms (GA4 GSC Adobe LookerDataStudio or similar) be ready to walk us through a specific technical audit or migration you ledstrategyand the measurable outcome.

• Hands-on experience adapting strategy for AI-driven search generative engines AI Overviews LLM-based discovery agentic discovery.Werelooking for people who haveactually tested measured or shipped against these surfaces not just read about them.

• Proven experience presenting to clients and influencing senior stakeholders expect to share a specific example where your recommendation changed a clients roadmap or investment.

• Strong project management skills; able to juggle multiple clients timelines and priorities.

• Experience leading or mentoring team members and supporting their growth.

• Comfortable collaborating with global teams and working across time zones.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Yourea strategic thinker who can also roll up your sleeves when needed.

• You enjoy coaching and developing talent not just managing tasks.

• You have a consultative mindset and are confident leading conversations with C-level and senior stakeholders.

• Youreproactive solution-oriented and comfortable operating with autonomy.

• Youregenuinely curious about the future of search and how AI is reshaping discovery.

• Youveactually readthis job description. In your applicationtell us one thing about AI-driven searchyouvetested or implemented in the last six monthsgeneric cover letters get filtered out.

Why Youll Love WorkingWithUs

• Work with top-tier global brands on advanced SEO and AI-search challenges that go well beyond the Canadian market.

• Fully remote across Canada with optional hybrid access in major hubs (Toronto Vancouver Montreal).

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive health dental and vision benefits from day one.

• RRSP matching and a generous paid time-off policy including paid time off between Christmas and New Year.

• Collaboration with a global team of specialists across data creative media and engineering.

For Canadian Applicants:

Additional information

Vacancy:Is this posting for the purposes of filling an existing vacancy Y/N

The salary range for this position is$85000-$100000. Actual salary within thesalary range will be based on avariety of factors including relevantexperience knowledge and skills.A range of medical dental RRSPpaid time off and/or other benefitsalso are available to all permanentemployees.

AI Disclosure: dentsu utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process. During the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools.

We know through experience that different ideas perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process please contact or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

For US applicants:

Theannualbase salary range for this position is $85000-$ within the salary rangeis based on a variety of factors including relevant experience knowledge skills and other factorspermittedby this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Benefits available with this position include:

Medical vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k

Flexiblepaidtimeoff

At least 15paid holidays per year

Paid sickand safeleave and

Paid parentalleave.

Dentsu alsocomplieswithapplicable state and local lawsregardingemployee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time offpursuant tothe Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Actin accordance withits plans and more information regarding dentsu benefits please visit .

To begin the application process please click on the Apply button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be contacted fornextsteps.

At dentsu we believe great work happens when were connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices currently located in Chicago metro Detroit Los Angeles and New York City are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients which may include attendance in an office.

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