Local SEO Project Manager – WordPress, GMB & Citations

About the role

Join a fast‑paced, remote‑first agency delivering measurable local search results for a diverse portfolio of small and medium‑sized businesses. As a Local SEO Project Manager you will combine hands‑on SEO execution with project‑management responsibilities, overseeing multiple campaigns at scale.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and execute local SEO campaigns across a large, multi‑industry client portfolio.
• Install, configure, and maintain WordPress SEO plugins such as Rank Math and Yoast.
• Optimize and manage Google Business Profiles to improve map‑pack performance.
• Build, audit, maintain, and clean up business citations on major local directories.
• Implement website optimizations to boost local rankings, organic traffic, and conversions.
• Monitor campaign performance, track rankings, analyze results, and produce regular reports with actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate recurring SEO tasks to ensure timely delivery, process consistency, and high‑quality execution.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing local SEO campaigns at scale, preferably in an agency or multi‑location environment.
• Strong expertise in Google Business Profile optimization and citation management.
• Hands‑on experience with SEO tools such as BrightLocal, Yext, Whitespark, Viking, SE Ranking, Google Search Console, and Surfer SEO.
• Solid knowledge of WordPress website management and SEO best practices.
• Ability to organize, systemise, and oversee a high volume of concurrent projects with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

Required skills

• WordPress
• Rank Math
• Yoast SEO
• Google Business Profile
• BrightLocal
• Yext
• Whitespark
• Viking
• SE Ranking
• Google Search Console
• Surfer SEO

What we offer

• Fully remote work arrangement with location flexibility.
• Long‑term engagement with a consistent pipeline of local SEO projects.