SEO/CRO Project Manager

About the Role

Orbit Media Studios is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Optimization (SEO/CRO) team. This position focuses on helping established brands grow after their websites have already launched. The core objective is to establish a high-level vision spanning three to ten years. Monthly strategies are developed through audits, exercises, experiments, and content planning. Execution involves distributing work among three groups: our Optimization team, other internal Orbit teams, and the client’s in-house staff.

As the Project Manager, you will work closely with a Senior Digital Strategist who defines and interprets the strategic vision. Your role is to coordinate creative resources (writers and editors) and technical resources (analysts and developers) to bring these visions to life. You will manage task provisioning, deadlines, hourly budgets, scope management, and overall communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.

• Maintain clear and enthusiastic communication with both internal and external teams.

• Partner with a Senior Digital Strategist to ensure consistent, measurable results.

• Manage tasks, deadlines, hourly budgets, and scope for an average of six client brands.

• Handle minor website updates directly through the administration panel.

• Analyze incoming website requests and adapt them to align with the established strategic vision.

• Build and maintain positive relationships across various marketing and IT departments.

• Utilize and enhance our centralized process model that covers all operational aspects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of project management experience within the digital marketing industry.

• Strong relationship management skills with a focus on client-facing interactions.

• Proven ability to keep multiple teams organized and within budget.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas simply and kindly.

• A passion for seeing effective collaboration lead to measurable success.

• High level of organization, with a strong track record of meeting deadlines and leading others to do the same.

• Professional writing proficiency, adhering to the AP Style Guide.

• Mastery of tools including Google Workspace, Teamwork, and Slack.

Preferred Qualifications (Brownie Points)

• Experience working in a digital agency environment, specifically in SEO or CRO.

• Basic web development skills, particularly in HTML and CSS.

• Familiarity with content management platforms such as WordPress or Drupal.

• General working knowledge of web technologies.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 annually.

• Time Off: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), 1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, and 12 paid holidays (including a floating holiday and time off from Christmas to New Year’s).

• Health & Wellness: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options; Identity protection service.

• Retirement: Simple IRA with a 3% company match.

• Family: Paid parental leave.

• Growth: Dedicated budget for professional development.

About Orbit Media Studios

Orbit Media is an award-winning web design, development, and optimization company located in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. We are one of the first Illinois B Corps, deeply rooted in our community. Since 2001, we have designed and built beautiful, audience-centric, and optimized websites for clients across nearly every industry. We pride ourselves on having fun and doing great work.

This role is part of our "Optimization" unit, which specializes in improving websites post-launch by setting and executing long-term visions. While our office is in Chicago, this position is fully remote and open to candidates working from anywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Orbit Media provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.