Senior Paid Search Manager (SEM) — Enterprise Growth & Leadership Job at Ovative

Manager, Paid Search (SEM) – Ovative Group

Ovative Group is looking for an experienced Manager of Paid Search (SEM) to lead client programs and drive enterprise impact across paid media.

Responsibilities

• Client relationship management: Own, manage, and grow the overall relationship and performance of Ovative Group’s largest clients.


• Lead day‑to‑day management of client paid search programs including: define program objectives, tactics and KPIs; develop and deliver client communication; establish trust and credibility; influence stakeholders to evolve strategies and measurement approaches.


• Team leadership and employee development: recruit, train, and manage new team members; foster an open communication culture and 360‑degree feedback; coach to reach goals.


• Cross‑functional strategy and thought leadership: act as a subject‑matter expert for paid search strategies, partner with SEO, retail media, and upper‑funnel teams; develop multi‑channel digital media strategies and roadmaps.


• Performance media management & execution: guide, manage, and QA optimization of paid search programs; plan and execute strategies with integrated services; optimize bidding; manage strategic partners (Google, Microsoft, SA360, etc.); identify tests; provide custom analysis and insights.


• Utilize AI and holistic search capabilities to improve business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years of experience managing enterprise‑level paid search marketing programs.


• Proven track record of delivering strong positive results through paid search marketing.


• Mastery of performance‑based, direct‑response search marketing programs, paid search technology tools (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Search Ads 360, etc.), and external partner management.


• Preferred experience in performance marketing, retail, or eCommerce.


• Experience managing direct reports.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $90,000 – $132,000 (inclusive of a 20% bonus). Additional benefits include generous paid vacation, 401(k) match program, top‑notch health insurance (inclusive of same‑sex partners), family formation benefits (fertility, pregnancy, parenting), monthly mobile stipend, sabbatical program, charitable giving program, and frequent paid travel for company events.

EEO Statement

Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our policies reflect this commitment—for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same‑sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families.