Job Title : Technical SEO Manager (WordPress Expert)
Job Type : Full-time / Remote
Work Hours : PST
Job Overview :
We’re helping our client find a Technical SEO Manager (WordPress Expert) to own and scale the full SEO engine—from technical audits and WordPress implementation to content architecture, performance optimization, and conversion-driven organic growth. In this role, you will lead organic performance by improving site health, structure, and UX while working closely with marketing, engineering, and content teams to drive measurable, revenue-focused results.
Responsibilities :
Technical SEO (Core Focus)
- Own technical SEO audits and implementation across WordPress properties
- Improve crawlability and indexation : robots.txt, sitemaps, canonical tags, redirects, pagination, duplicate content, and URL structure
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues : broken links, redirect chains, index bloat, crawl errors, orphan pages, schema errors
- Implement and validate structured data (schema) to improve SERP visibility
- Improve Core Web Vitals, site speed, and UX performance (LCP, CLS, INP)
- Monitor technical performance using tools like Screaming Frog, GSC, and PageSpeed Insights
- Collaborate with engineering to implement SEO-friendly site architecture and scalable templates
WordPress Ownership & Implementation
Be the SEO owner inside WordPress : page templates, content modules, categories / tags, internal linking, metadata, and technical settingsWork with WordPress themes / builders and maintain best practices for SEO-safe developmentManage and optimize SEO plugins (Yoast / RankMath), caching plugins, and performance toolsImplement page-level optimization including titles, meta descriptions, headers, and internal linking strategiesMaintain clean taxonomy and ensure content structure supports topical authority and discoverabilityEnsure WP changes do not break tracking, conversions, or SEO healthContent Strategy (SEO-Driven)
Build a keyword strategy and content roadmap focused on high-intent lead growthCreate content clusters that build authority and rank for competitive matchmaking and relationship termsOptimize existing content for ranking + conversion (CTR, intent match, on-page structure)Partner with writers to produce content that ranks and drives qualified leadsOwn internal linking strategy to strengthen authority and funnel users to conversion pagesAnalytics & Reporting
Track organic growth performance via GA4, Search Console, Mixpanel (if needed), and SEO toolingReport weekly / monthly on rankings, traffic, conversion rate, lead quality, and revenue impactRun technical and content experiments to improve performanceBuild dashboards that connect SEO work to business outcomesRequirements
Must-Have :
4–7+ years of SEO experience with deep technical proficiencyAdvanced WordPress experience (must be able to implement changes directly in WP)Strong understanding of technical SEO, schema, site architecture, and indexation strategyStrong knowledge of Core Web Vitals and performance optimizationExperience with SEO tools : Ahrefs / SEMrush, Screaming Frog, GSC, GA4Strong analytical skillset and ability to translate data into actionClear communication and ability to work cross-functionallyNice-to-Have :
Experience scaling SEO for a consumer subscription, marketplace, or lead-gen businessExperience with programmatic SEO, city pages, or templated landing pagesFamiliarity with CRO and landing page optimizationExperience with A / B testing and experimentation frameworksBasic HTML / CSS knowledge and comfort working with dev teams