Sr. Manager, Paid Search

Sr. Manager, Paid Search

Location / Office Setup : NY, NY Hybrid (3 days in-office)

At Digital Matter, we're a smart, fast, and nimble next-gen consulting firm built for today's challenges. Our team is made up of media, retail, and technology experts who've built and executed, not just advised - people who've run companies, navigated real transformations, and know what it takes to deliver results. We're all about helping consumer brands unlock growth and navigate transformation, using media as a true business assetpowered by data and future-ready tech.

Our mission is simple : treat media as an asset class and use innovative technology to accelerate meaningful growth and transformation for our clients.

We've helped multiple organizations go public, and we've guided clients through everything from bankruptcy turnarounds to successful exits.

About the Role :

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Senior Manager of Paid Search to oversee campaign execution and performance across key client accounts. The Senior Manager will serve as the primary executional lead, ensuring paid search campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and against performance goals. In this role, you'll manage and mentor junior team members, partner with clients to present insights and recommendations, and contribute to the ongoing innovation and growth of paid search programs.

What You'll Do :

Campaign Management & Optimization

Oversee the day-to-day management of paid search campaigns across assigned clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and performance delivery.

Monitor pacing, budgets, and KPIs, implementing optimizations to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Data Analysis & Insights

Analyze campaign performance data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Prepare and present actionable insights and optimization recommendations to clients and internal teams.

Testing & Innovation

Contribute to test-and-learn roadmaps, including ad copy tests, keyword expansions, and feature adoption.

Stay current on search platform updates and provide recommendations on new tools, features, or betas that could improve client performance.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Supervise and mentor Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates, ensuring flawless campaign execution and professional development.

Provide training, feedback, and guidance on best practices, campaign workflows, and problem-solving.

Client Partnership & Communication

Serve as the day-to-day contact for client teams, delivering performance updates and campaign recommendations with confidence.

Build strong relationships with client stakeholders by demonstrating accountability, expertise, and responsiveness.

Cross-Channel Collaboration

Work with Associate Directors and other channel teams (Paid Social, Programmatic, SEO) to ensure search programs are integrated into broader media strategies.

Share learnings and best practices with peers and junior team members.

What You'll Bring :

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns (Google Ads, Shopping, Performance Max, SA360, or equivalent).

At least 1 year of experience mentoring or directly managing junior team members.

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, performance reporting).

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong communication skills with experience presenting to clients and internal stakeholders.

The salary range posted is reflective of base salary, which will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

$100,000$115,000

What We Offer : Competitive salary

Full coverage health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K with company contribution

17+ vacation days in addition to company holidays and sick days

Pre-taxed commuter benefits

16 weeks of paid parental leave

And more...

What We Value : One Team.

We're all in. When we win, we win together. When we miss, we learn together. Collaboration isn't optional; it's how we operate. Everyone plays a part, everyone has a stake, and every result belongs to all of us.

Maximum Transparency.

We are transparent, both internally and externally. The value we deliver comes from leveraging those truths to drive actionable solutions that move the business forward.

Ownership Culture.

We believe in moving with purpose. We don't wait for perfect conditions - we identify opportunities, make informed decisions, and execute with speed and accountability. Success is measured by what we accomplish, not just what we plan.

Digital Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. All hiring decisions at Digital Matter are based on strategic business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. All candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.

• Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies : We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.