Local SEO Project Manager for Scalable Agency Work (WordPress + GMB + Citations)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Local SEO Project Manager for Scalable Agency Work (WordPress + GMB + Citations) based in Croatia.

Join a fast-paced, remote-first environment focused on delivering measurable local search results for a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses. This role combines hands-on SEO execution with project management responsibilities, making it ideal for professionals who thrive in structured, high-volume operations. You will oversee multiple local SEO campaigns simultaneously, ensuring consistent performance, accuracy, and scalability across client accounts. Working closely with established processes and industry-leading tools, you will help improve local rankings, online visibility, and lead generation outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact across hundreds of client projects while continuously refining and optimizing SEO workflows. If you enjoy balancing technical SEO expertise with operational efficiency, this role offers both challenge and long-term growth potential.

• Manage and execute local SEO campaigns across a large portfolio of clients spanning multiple industries and locations.
• Install, configure, and maintain WordPress SEO plugins such as Rank Math, Yoast, and similar optimization tools.
• Optimize and manage Google Business Profiles to improve local search visibility and map pack performance.
• Build, audit, maintain, and clean up business citations across major local SEO platforms and directories.
• Implement website optimizations designed to improve local rankings, organic traffic, and conversion performance.
• Monitor campaign performance, track rankings, analyze results, and provide regular reporting and recommendations.
• Coordinate recurring SEO tasks, ensuring timely delivery, process consistency, and high-quality execution across all projects.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing local SEO campaigns at scale, ideally within an agency or multi-location business environment.
• Strong expertise in Google Business Profile optimization, citation management, and local ranking factors.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as BrightLocal, Yext, Whitespark, Viking, SE Ranking, Google Search Console, Surfer SEO, or similar platforms.
• Solid knowledge of WordPress website management and SEO implementation best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, systemize, and oversee a high volume of concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work arrangement with location flexibility.
• Long-term engagement with ongoing project opportunities.
• Consistent pipeline of local SEO campaigns across multiple industries.
• Opportunity to work with established systems and scalable SEO processes.
• Exposure to a large and diverse client portfolio.
• Flexible engagement structure, including retainer or hourly arrangements.
• Collaborative and results-driven work environment focused on measurable outcomes.
• Opportunity to expand your impact and expertise within large-scale local SEO operations.