SEO managers manage things and people. In smaller companies, SEO managers are often in charge of the whole SEO department and directly report to a CMO. In bigger marketing teams, there can be a head of SEO in between. Management can be seen as a vague term. So here’s an example list of managerial tasks that you can expect in this role: Participating in meetings with clients and team members Coordinating the team’s tasks, answering questions, and addressing problems Taking care of team education, training, and motivation Working with stakeholders Creating pitch decks for new, potential clients (if you’re in an agency)
