**Job Summary** COLAB is looking for an experienced **SEO Lead remotely** with 10\+ years of hands\-on SEO experience and strong leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate must have experience working with **US clients within a marketing agency environment**, excellent English communication skills, and a strong understanding of current SEO trends, AI developments, and the evolving search landscape. This is a **client\-facing leadership role** requiring the ability to manage SEO teams, communicate directly with clients, and drive strategic SEO initiatives. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and manage an SEO team of **5–10\+ team members**. * Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies for US\-based clients. * Manage client relationships and participate in client\-facing calls and meetings. * Oversee technical, on\-page, off\-page, and local SEO initiatives. * Review SEO performance, identify opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations. * Monitor industry trends, search algorithm changes, and emerging SEO practices. * Stay up to date with **AI developments and their impact on SEO, search, content, and digital marketing**. * Guide the team on SEO best practices, quality standards, and performance improvement. * Analyze SEO performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, and other relevant platforms. * Prepare and present SEO reports, insights, and recommendations to clients. * Collaborate with content, paid media, development, and account management teams. * Ensure SEO deliverables, KPIs, and client requirements are consistently met. **Requirements** * **10\+ years of professional SEO experience**. * Proven experience leading and managing **SEO teams of 5–10\+ members**. * Strong experience working with **US\-based clients**. * **Marketing agency experience is mandatory**. * Strong understanding of technical, on\-page, off\-page, and local SEO. * Strong knowledge of current SEO trends and the evolving search landscape. * Good understanding of **AI in SEO and digital marketing**, including emerging AI\-driven search and content trends. * Excellent written and verbal **English communication skills**. * Confident and professional when dealing directly with clients. * Strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, and problem\-solving skills. Work Location: Remote p1loJ8Nsef