Sr. Manager, Paid Search (SEM)

Ovative Group - Minneapolis, MN

Hiring: Sr. Manager, Paid Search (SEM) Company: Ovative Group Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:30:20 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, EMR About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience directly responsible for enterprise-level paid search marketing (SEM) programs •3+ years of experience managing direct reports, including experience developing early-career talent Required Skills: •Own the health, growth, and profitability of a portfolio of Ovative Group’s largest paid search relationships •Serve as a senior point of contact for client leadership, setting program vision, objectives, and KPIs across the portfolio •Influence senior client stakeholders to evolve their strategy and measurement approach to drive enterprise impact through the paid search channel •Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities, partnering with account and growth teams on scoping, staffing, and proposals •Step in as the escalation point on complex or at-risk programs, and coach your team through difficult client conversations •Team Leadership And Employee Development •Lead and develop a team that includes managers and individual contributors, holding accountability for their performance, growth, and retention •Own staffing strategy for your portfolio — forecast capacity, shape team structure, and partner on recruiting and onboarding of new Ovative team members Qualifications: •Demonstrated success in success driving strong positive results through paid search marketing programs •Extensive client management experience, including working with senior stakeholders •Enterprise paid search leadership and strategy connected to business outcomes and impact •Execution with paid search technologies and tools •External partner management •Coaching and developing a team of high-performing talent •Sound conceptual and analytical problem-solving skills •Strong digital agency experience or digital lead on the client side •Previous experience in performance marketing, retail, eCommerce, etc. •Hands-on experience testing and scaling AI-driven search capabilities Compensation: •We strive to hire and retain the best talent by offering fair, competitive compensation, a meaningful bonus program, and excellent health coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!