Paid Search Marketing Director

Job overview

The Paid Search Marketing Director role is listed in Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The director joins PMG’s SEM team, which partners across media, creative, analytics, and client teams to develop search strategies and deliver measurable client results.

What you'll do

• Lead paid search strategy and execution across client programs
• guide Google Ads and Microsoft Ads planning, optimization, bidding, audience segmentation, keyword expansion, and experimentation
• advise clients
• manage budget strategy and measurement
• build platform and industry relationships
• advance use of PMG’s Alli platform, AI, and automation
• and mentor team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paid search marketing

sem director

google ads

microsoft ads

digital media

performance marketing

client strategy

team leadership

chicago il

pmg

ai and automation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus program, professional development and mentorship, generous time off, paid parental leave, retirement benefits, fertility and family-building benefits, medical, dental and vision coverage, optional pet insurance, lifestyle spending account, commuter benefits where available, eight paid volunteer hours annually, and AI tools and training.

Why this role

The role combines senior client strategy, paid search practice leadership, cross-channel collaboration, and team development; 10+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience are requested.

About the employer

PMG is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.