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SEO Project Manager

Somewhere


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position : SEO Project Manager

Work Hours (Client) : Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Range : $1500 - $3000 USD / month(varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : Philippines Latin America or South Africa

Work Location : Remote

Company Overview:

Our client is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO content strategy and organic growth for high-growth client accounts. They help clients scale search visibility and revenue through data-driven campaigns and execution.

Role Overview:

The SEO Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the business and its clients managing SEO projects from onboarding through execution and reporting. This role ensures client satisfaction timely deliverable execution and clear communication while aligning search engine optimization strategies with client business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the main point of contact for clients hosting onboarding calls regular status check-ins and performance reviews.
  • Translate technical SEO strategies and data insights into clear actionable summaries and presentations for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including SEO specialists content creators web developers and technical analysts to deliver campaigns on schedule.
  • Develop comprehensive project scope documentation timelines resource allocation plans and milestone trackers.
  • Monitor campaign health and KPIs using industry tools identifying risks or roadblocks early and proactively proposing solutions.
  • Manage client expectations scope changes and deliverables to ensure high retention rates and strong partner relationships.

Required Qualifications:

Language required: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.

Experience required: 3 years of experience in project management or account management within a digital agency setting.

  • Strong foundational knowledge of SEO principles technical SEO content strategy and digital marketing analytics.
  • Proven track record of managing client relationships and communicating complex technical concepts effectively.
  • Proficiency with project management platforms (e.g. Asana ClickUp Jira Trello) and SEO reporting platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile/Scrum certification.
  • Hands-on experience using tools like Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Google Search Console Ahrefs SEMrush or Screaming Frog.
  • Experience working with global remote distributed engineering and marketing teams across multiple time zones.

Technology & Tools:

  • Project Management: Asana ClickUp Jira Slack
  • SEO & Analytics: Google Search Console Google Analytics 4 Ahrefs SEMrush Screaming Frog Google Looker Studio

Ideal Candidate Profile:

An empathetic highly organized and proactive communicator who thrives on solving problems and building trust with clients while bringing structure to fast-moving technical projects.

Success Metrics:

  • High client satisfaction ratings (NPS / CSAT) and strong client retention rates.
  • On-time delivery rate of client deliverables across all active projects.
  • Clear consistent reporting schedules maintained with zero unaddressed client escalations.