CareerPlan

Manager, Paid Search (PPC)

Birmingham, MichiganFull-time$75k–$103k2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22

Core

Day-to-day steward of search media for assigned brands, leading campaign development, activation, and innovation while managing the Paid Search Analyst.

Role type

Manager, Paid Search (PPC)

Builds

Search campaigns and strategies for client brands

Domain

Digital Marketing / Paid Search

Required skills

Paid search/PPC campaign management, bid management, performance analysis, account strategy, budget management, client relationship management, project management, data analysis, presentation skills, leadership

Preferred skills

Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, SA360, Kenshoo, AI-powered platform features (smart bidding, audience signals)

Technologies

Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, SA360, Kenshoo, Prisma, MS Excel

Responsibilities

Develop annual account strategies, KPIs, and partner selections; Lead client relationships and partner agency communications; Manage and develop the Paid Search Analyst team; Oversee budget pacing, billing, and bid adjustments; Utilize AI tools for efficiency and performance forecasting; Contribute to agency-level and client-specific Point of Views (POVs).