SEO Account Director

829 Studios•Boston, MA

4d•Remote

About The Position

As an SEO Account Director, you will serve as the strategic lead and primary SEO authority for a portfolio of enterprise and large-scale client accounts. This role is responsible for driving high-impact organic search strategies that align with broader business objectives, collaborating closely with executive stakeholders, and leading complex SEO initiatives across technical, content, analytics, and digital experience functions. The ideal candidate brings deep enterprise SEO expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate search data into actionable growth strategies for sophisticated organizations. You should be comfortable navigating large websites, complex stakeholder environments, and cross-functional teams while maintaining a strong focus on performance, scalability, and measurable business outcomes. This role requires a highly strategic thinker who can independently own enterprise SEO programs from discovery through execution, communicate confidently with senior client stakeholders, and proactively identify opportunities that drive long-term organic growth.

Requirements

10+ years of SEO experience, preferably within an agency or enterprise consulting environment.
Proven experience leading SEO strategy for enterprise, large-scale, or Fortune 500 brands.
Deep understanding of technical SEO, enterprise site architecture, crawl/indexation management, and large-scale content ecosystems.
Strong experience managing complex SEO initiatives across multiple stakeholders and departments.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute data-driven SEO strategies that drive measurable business growth.
Expertise with SEO platforms such as SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Yext, SparkToro, Profound, or similar enterprise SEO tools.
Strong analytical experience using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Looker Studio, Google Tag Manager, and related reporting and conversion tracking platforms.
Experience supporting website migrations, redesigns, and enterprise CMS implementations.
Strong understanding of Core Web Vitals, page performance optimization, structured data, and technical SEO best practices.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience leading conversations with executive stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex accounts and initiatives simultaneously.
Ability to translate complex SEO concepts into actionable business recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web development frameworks.
Familiarity with log file analysis and advanced technical SEO diagnostics.
Understanding of AI search trends, generative search experiences, and evolving SERP features.
Understanding of JavaScript SEO and rendering challenges within modern web frameworks.
Experience with API-driven reporting, data visualization, or SEO automation workflows.

Responsibilities

Own the strategic direction, performance, and execution of SEO programs for enterprise and large-scale client accounts.
Serve as the primary SEO advisor and strategic partner for senior client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Develop and lead comprehensive SEO strategies across technical SEO, content strategy, site architecture, and authority growth initiatives.
Conduct advanced technical SEO audits and guide implementation efforts related to crawlability, indexation, Core Web Vitals, structured data, and overall site health.
Lead enterprise SEO initiatives tied to website migrations, redesigns, CMS transitions, and large-scale technical implementations.
Analyze organic search performance, keyword opportunities, competitive landscapes, and user behavior data to identify growth opportunities and inform strategy.
Partner closely with internal teams including analytics, paid media, content, UX, and development to support integrated digital marketing initiatives.
Present strategic recommendations, reporting insights, and performance updates to executive-level stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends within search, including AI-driven search experiences and evolving SERP features.
Contribute to internal SEO thought leadership, process improvement, and innovation initiatives to help evolve enterprise SEO best practices across the agency.