Title: Sr. SOE Manager Duration: Perm Location: 5 days onsite in Katy, Texas Salary: $145,000 - $155,000 JOB DESCRIPTION One of Houston's largest retail companies is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior SEO Manager to lead the development and execution of its enterprise-wide organic search strategy. This role is responsible for driving sustainable growth through technical, content, and local SEO initiatives, while managing a high-performing team of analysts. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in modern SEO practices, strong leadership capabilities, and a forward-thinking mindset focused on leveraging AI and emerging technologies. Responsibilities include guiding cross-functional collaboration to embed SEO best practices, enhancing content performance, conducting technical audits, and applying advanced analytics to track and optimize results. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of SEO within a dynamic, multi-channel retail environment. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 5+ years of equivalent work experience • Experience working with large-scale e-commerce or retail websites • 5+ years of SEO experience in an enterprise-level, multi-channel retail environment • 2+ years of experience in people leadership • Proficient in tools such as Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, SEMrush, SimilarWeb, Google Search Console, and Screaming Frog • Strong understanding of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and their impact on SEO • Skilled in applying AI and emerging technologies to improve SEO and customer experience • Demonstrated ability to manage SEO projects from planning through execution • Excellent communication and organizational skills across all levels of an organization NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Familiarity with CMS platforms like Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress, or Shopify • Understanding of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) and how it intersects with SEO • Knowledge of schema markup and structured data implementation • Experience with international SEO and multilingual site optimization • Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance: Enrollment period is 31 days from date of hire and the coverage effective date is the 1st day of the month following the date of hire.