Group Head - SEO

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Manager / Group Head – SEO to lead and scale the SEO function at Havas COE. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring deep expertise across technical SEO, content-led growth, authority building, and emerging AI-driven search ecosystems.

You will be responsible for owning the SEO practice end-to-end—from strategy and delivery to team leadership, client growth, and P&L ownership. The ideal candidate has strong agency experience, has worked with multiple clients across geographies, and is comfortable operating as a trusted SEO advisor for senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Practice Ownership

• Act as the SEO thought leader and subject-matter expert for clients and internal stakeholders across the network.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing SEO team; define roles, career paths, and performance benchmarks.
• Conduct reg...