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Overview
We are seeking a Senior Manager to help lead the design and delivery of generative engine optimization and digital ecosystem transformation programs. This role sits directly below the Managing Director / Partner and will be responsible for translating strategic vision into actionable programs that modernize how our clients prepare, structure, and distribute content and optimize technology to improve AI Search and emerging AI-driven ecosystems.
As customer discovery rapidly shifts from traditional search engines to AI-driven experiences, conversational interfaces, and generative platforms, organizations must rethink how their brands are surfaced, interpreted, and recommended. This GEO Leader will play a critical role in helping clients navigate this transformation by leading key workstreams across generative search optimization, content and entity strategy, technical SEO alignment, and AI visibility measurement.
You will lead cross-functional efforts spanning SEO, content, PR, analytics, and development to drive scalable improvements in how brands appear within LLM-powered environments such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in organic search, technical optimization, and content strategy with a strong understanding of how AI systems evaluate, cite, and recommend information. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to improve brand authority, increase share of voice in generative results, and establish repeatable frameworks for optimizing performance in an evolving AI-first discovery landscape.
Job Responsibilities
GEO Strategy & Performance Management
- Own and manage GEO performance across multiple clients, ensuring visibility growth in AI-driven search experiences (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.)
- Build and execute GEO roadmaps aligned to brand and business goals, including short-term wins and long-term authority building
- Develop repeatable testing frameworks to evaluate what impacts LLM visibility, citations, and brand inclusion
Optimization & Implementation
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve AI discoverability through:
- Structured content improvements (clarity, depth, formatting, FAQs)
- Technical SEO alignment (crawlability, indexing, internal linking, canonicals)
- Schema/structured data recommendations where applicable
- Entity optimization (brand/people/products/topic alignment)
- Collaborate with content strategists and writers to create LLM-friendly, citation-worthy content
- Audit client sites and digital ecosystems to uncover gaps impacting generative performance
Reporting, Insights & Measurement
- Track and report on GEO success metrics such as:
- LLM citations and brand mention frequency
- Share of voice in generative results
- Prompt/query visibility coverage
- Sentiment and recommendation trends
- Translate findings into actionable insights for clients and internal teams
- Create executive-friendly dashboards and summaries that communicate GEO wins and next steps clearly
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with SEO, PR, content, analytics, and development teams to align GEO efforts across channels
- Support integrated campaigns where SEO + PR + content + technical improvements influence AI visibility
- Educate stakeholders on evolving generative search behavior and optimization best practices
Experimentation & Industry Monitoring
- Stay current on emerging trends in:
- Generative search and AI discovery
- Algorithm shifts in Google and LLM products
- New tools, platforms, and measurement capabilities
- Run ongoing GEO tests and share learnings as internal best practices
Client Engagement & Program Leadership
- Serve as a key client-facing leader responsible for delivering complex transformation programs.
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams across strategy, technology, design, and analytics.
- Lead client workshops, working sessions, and executive updates.
- Translate complex technical and strategic concepts into clear recommendations for senior client stakeholders.
- Ensure delivery excellence across large transformation engagements.
Innovation & Capability Development
- Help shape the evolution of Accenture’s capabilities at the intersection of Consumer Goods & Retail, AI, and digital ecosystems.
- Identify emerging technologies and trends impacting customer experiences and distribution models.
- Contribute to internal thought leadership on digital transformation and agentic commerce.
- Collaborate across Accenture Song, Technology, and Strategy teams to develop new capabilities and offerings.
Basic Qualification:
- 10+ years of experience in consulting, digital strategy, or technology strategy:
- Experience in GEO and Search
- Experience working on digital transformation, customer experience, or platform-related initiatives
- Strong understanding of digital platforms, partner ecosystems, and API-based integrations.
- Experience with AI-driven customer experiences, conversational interfaces, or emerging digital ecosystem trends
- Understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, or product experience optimization
- Experience collaborating with engineering leadership to prioritize AI-readiness initiatives on technical roadmaps
- Proven ability to lead complex programs and manage cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven ability to lead complex programs and manage cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior client leaders.
- Experience developing strategic roadmaps and translating them into actionable delivery plans.
- Passion for innovation and shaping the future of Consumer Goods & Retail.
- Comfortable with travel.
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