Technical SEO Product Manager (Contract)

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently seeking a skilled Technical SEO Product Manager (Contract) for a multi-national hospitality company to join their dynamic SEO Product Management Team. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing the technical SEO health of the client's website, collaborating with Product, Development, and Analytics teams to drive SEO visibility and increase organic traffic.

This is a 12-month+ contract opportunity with the flexibility of fully remote work. As a Technical SEO Product Manager, you will have the chance to apply your expertise in a fast-paced and impactful role within a renowned industry leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure the client’s website meets all technical SEO requirements, focusing on optimizing HTML, JavaScript, and server-side rendering to enhance search engine and page performance.
• Collaborate with Development Teams to improve technical SEO, including enhancing structured data, mobile-friendliness, and Core Web Vitals.
• Diagnose and resolve issues identified in Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools, such as crawl errors, page indexation issues, and more.
• Identify, prioritize, and fix SEO-impacting issues like 404 errors, 500 errors, and broken internal links.
• Conduct regular technical SEO audits using tools like JetOctopus, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog.
• Perform technical SEO competitor analysis to uncover opportunities, best practices, and areas for improvement.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in technical SEO, preferably within eCommerce, travel, or hospitality industries, managing large, complex websites.
• Proven experience working with agile development processes and within cross-functional product management teams.
• Expertise in technical SEO best practices including crawlability, indexation, structured data, and Core Web Vitals.
• Proficiency in SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and more.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and server-side optimization techniques, as well as site speed performance and mobile-first design.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and provide actionable insights; proficiency in Excel required. Bonus points for Python knowledge.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning and Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week, and the length of your assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

Why Apply:

If you have the skills and experience to drive technical SEO excellence for a major brand, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now, and our recruitment team will reach out to guide you through the interview process and advocate on your behalf.

Application Deadline: December 13, 2024

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.