BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Paid Digital Marketing Manager Position Title: Paid Digital Marketing Manager Location: Remote Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6 Months-But may extend Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY)/HYBRID Pay Range: 50/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description We are seeking an experienced Paid Digital Marketing Manager with a strong focus on SEM/Paid Search to join (Slack division) on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in large-scale SEM campaign management, budget optimization, and performance analysis to drive acquisition and growth. Responsibilities • Manage and optimize large-scale SEM campaigns (Google Ads, Bing, etc.) to meet pipeline and ROI goals. • Develop paid search strategies that align with business objectives. • Partner with analytics teams to measure campaign impact, attribution, and optimize budget allocation. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, ops) to align SEM efforts with business growth. • Report on campaign performance and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement. Must-Have Skills • 5+ years of hands-on SEM/Paid Search campaign management • Strong experience with Google Ads, Bing Ads, Kenshoo/Skai, Google Analytics • Proven track record of managing $1M+ budgets and optimizing for CAC/ROI • Experience with B2B SaaS or enterprise marketing campaigns preferred • Strong analytical mindset; ability to translate data into strategy • Excellent communication and collaboration skills Nice-to-Have • Experience with Salesforce CRM/Marketing Cloud • Familiarity with SQL, MMM, or advanced attribution modeling • Exposure to Paid Social or Programmatic in addition to SEM Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance to support employees' health and well-being. In addition, employees have paid holidays, paid time off (if eligible) and access to a 401(k)-retirement plan About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position.Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.