Okta
Global Paid Search Marketing Manager
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Posted 3 months ago
The role
The Global Paid Search Marketing Manager will own the search portfolio evolution and implement Value-Based Bidding models. This role involves managing AI-driven paid search strategies across Google and Bing Ads to align spend with pipeline value.
What you will do
- Develop and execute AI-driven paid search strategies across Google Ads and Bing Ads
- Lead transition to and optimization of Value-Based Bidding models
- Leverage AI and machine learning capabilities within search platforms
- Design, execute, and analyze structured A/B and multivariate tests
- Maintain a unified, real-time view of all in-market campaigns
- Collaborate with Marketing Operations and Digital Analytics teams for Martech integration
- Conduct advanced keyword research, competitive benchmarking, and audience segmentation
- Identify opportunities for workflow automation, scripting, and process improvement
- Audit account architecture to eliminate query bleeding and campaign cannibalization
Required qualifications
- BA or BS in Marketing, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related analytical field
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing enterprise-level, full-funnel paid search campaigns, media planning, and advanced measurement
- Exceptional analytical skills with a proven track record of using statistical significance models
- Strong experience implementing and optimizing Value-Based Bidding (VBB) and offline conversion feedback loops
- Practical experience leveraging AI-driven search features, automated bidding algorithms, and predictive analytics tools
- Deep expertise in Google Ads, Bing Ads, Salesforce (CRM), Marketo/Eloqua (Marketing Automation), and advanced web analytics platforms (Google Analytics, GTM, or equivalent)
- Strong project management skills
Nice to have
- Prior experience in B2B SaaS marketing
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
- RRSP with a match (Canada)
- Healthcare spending (Canada)
- Telemedicine (Canada)
About the company
Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. The company has a global community spanning over 20 offices worldwide.