Sr Search Manager, Mint

T-Mobile•Bellevue, WA

8d•$110,800 - $200,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Paid Search Manager who is both a strategic leader and an operational expert—someone who understands the critical role of paid search in driving business success and its integration into the broader media landscape. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep channel expertise, operational excellence, financial acumen, and team leadership. You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end paid search operations for Mint Mobile, managing team workflows, optimizing processes, and ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams such as finance, analytics, SEO, creative, and the Mint Mobile commercial team. If you have a proven track record of managing paid search at scale, leading teams (in-house or agency), and driving efficiency through process improvement and automation, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of related work experience OR a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
5+ years of experience in managing or coordinating paid search campaigns, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Deep expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, SA360, bid strategies, automation, and performance optimization.
Experience in budget management, forecasting, and financial efficiency within paid media.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in campaign management.
Ability to work cross-functionally with SEO, creative, analytics, marketing, and finance teams.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Google Analytics and other measurement tools, and an enthusiasm for translating data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a track record of process optimization and innovation.
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

7+ years of paid search experience (Preferred)
Google Ads certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own and refine the paid search strategy, ensuring it ladders up to business goals and complements the broader media mix.
Stay ahead of industry trends, platform changes, and evolving consumer behaviors to inform strategy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (media, analytics, finance, SEO, and content) to ensure paid search is optimized within the overall marketing ecosystem.
Lead agency team to ensure they are equipped to support high-impact campaign execution.
Oversee campaign setup, management, and optimization across multiple platforms, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices.
Implement process improvements and automation to enhance executional efficiency and performance tracking.
Ensure quality control in bid strategies, creative testing, audience segmentation, and platform management.
Own and manage the paid search budget, ensuring optimal investment allocation and financial efficiency.
Oversee budget tracking and reconciliation, coordinating with the finance team to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy in reporting.
Develop measurement frameworks in collaboration with analytics teams to optimize performance and efficiency.
Uncover actionable insights that drive optimizations, innovation, growth, and efficiency within the paid search channel.
Serve as the operational hub between paid search and other teams, including SEO, content, creative, and development, to ensure seamless collaboration and execution.
Oversee the creation of comprehensive campaign performance reports, contributing to the analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Drive cross-functional projects related to automation, data integration, and audience targeting.