Group Head- Earned Media

Havas Media Srl

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Mumbai Until 8/30/2026 12+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description

Agency :

PivotRoots

Job Description :

PivotRoots, a Havas Company, is looking for a strategic and business-focused Group Head – SEO to lead and scale our SEO practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the overall SEO vision, managing enterprise-level client relationships, mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering sustainable organic growth across multiple brands. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and leadership to deliver best-in-class SEO solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

  • Define and execute enterprise SEO strategies aligned with business goals.

  • Drive innovation by adopting emerging search trends, AI, and GEO best practices.

2. Client Leadership

  • Lead strategic discussions with enterprise clients and provide data-driven recommendations.

  • Build strong client relationships and identify growth opportunities.

3. Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing SEO team.

  • Foster collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

4. Technical & Content SEO

  • Oversee technical SEO audits, website optimization, and SEO implementation.

  • Ensure adherence to technical, on-page, and off-page SEO best practices.

5. Performance & Analytics

  • Monitor SEO performance, define KPIs, and optimize campaigns using data and insights.

  • Present performance reports and business impact to clients and stakeholders.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Content, Analytics, Paid Media, and Development teams to deliver integrated digital strategies.

  • Evaluate and implement new SEO tools, technologies, and automation opportunities.
     

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in SEO, including Technical, On-page, Off-page, and Content SEO.

  • Proven experience leading enterprise SEO programs and managing large client portfolios.

  • Strong understanding of Google's search ecosystem, ranking algorithms, Core Web Vitals, AI Search, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

  • Expertise in SEO platforms such as Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Looker Studio, and similar tools.

  • Experience managing website migrations, large-scale technical SEO implementations, and international SEO projects.

  • Demonstrated success in leading high-performing SEO teams and driving business growth.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and presentation skills

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.

Contract Type :

Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.

About this role

Summary

Lead SEO strategy, manage enterprise clients, mentor teams, optimize digital presence.

Job title

Group Head- Earned Media

Experience level

12+ years

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

advertising

Location requirements

Mumbai, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

seogoogle analytics 4google search consolesemrushahrefsscreaming froglooker studiowebsite migrationstechnical seo

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

seosearch engine optimizationcontent seotechnical seoanalytics
Locations

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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