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Havas Media Network · 4 days ago

VP, Paid Search

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Havas Media Network is seeking a Vice President, Paid Search who will be responsible for the strategic vision, operational excellence, and financial performance of the agency’s Paid Search portfolio. This role involves overseeing client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving business growth through integrated media strategies.

ConsultingMarketingSocial Media

Hiring Manager

Josh Fialky

Responsibilities

Set and enforce the strategic standard for Paid Search excellence across assigned accounts, ensuring insight-driven planning, flawless execution, and consistent quality control

Own portfolio-level financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, staffing plans, and annual financial and resource planning

Serve as senior client lead, building trusted executive relationships and representing the agency in high-level meetings

Partner with Practice Leadership to evolve the Performance Media vision, capabilities, and areas of expertise

Drive revenue growth through account expansion, cross-channel integration, and participation in multiple new business pitches annually

Build and sustain a culture of collaboration, accountability, and intellectual curiosity

Lead, coach, and inspire teams to deliver programs aligned to client business outcomes

Champion and model best-in-class account management and operational practices

Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development, and succession planning for direct reports

Promote cross-media planning fluency and collaboration across Paid Search, SEO, Social, and broader media teams

Own the vision and roadmap for leveraging generative and agentic AI within Paid Search

Ensure AI-powered audience intelligence, predictive modeling, and market insights to inform strategic planning and client transformation

Act as executive lead for integrated search, ensuring Paid Search, SEO, Social, and media channels operate within a unified 'One Search' framework

Set top-down direction for keyword, audience, and intent mapping across channels

Own integrated forecasting and holistic performance narratives, clearly articulating total search impact on revenue and enterprise value

Recognized subject-matter expert who continuously develops skills and elevates team knowledge

Delivers integrated, innovative performance strategies that advance client business objectives

Shifts client conversations from tactical media execution to data-driven performance marketing

Supports standardized processes, best practices, and participates in new business efforts

Mentors across teams and contributes to culture-building and agency initiatives

Shapes agency-wide thought leadership and contributes beyond client-specific work

Expands senior client relationships and influences new or enhanced service offerings

Anticipates market and client shifts, rapidly developing actionable plans and business cases

Leads departmental initiatives and plays a major role in multiple new business wins

Serves as a trusted advisor, mentor, and visible leader of culture- and agency-building efforts

Qualification

Paid SearchPerformance MarketingFinancial ManagementTeam LeadershipMS Office ProficiencyAI-Powered StrategiesClient Relationship ManagementCross-Channel IntegrationStrategic Planning