Senior SEM Manager Job at Manaventures in San Francisco

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to a hub in San Francisco, which is now home to our US operations. We offer flexibility in how and where you work. We trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. This role is focused on:

• Campaign Management & Optimisation: Manage and optimize SEM campaigns: analyzing performance data, writing ad copy, reviewing search term reports, and more. Own your portfolio of accounts and campaigns to meet user and revenue goals.
• Lead Key Strategic Initiatives & Contribute to Global Strategy: Take ownership of major global SEM projects in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners. Guide SEM strategy in partnership with international country managers, ensuring Canva’s vision is confidently achieved.
• Stakeholder Management & Influence: Work effectively with stakeholders at all levels and collaborate with cross-functional teams that enable the SEM team’s success. Manage and motivate external partners to support Canva’s unique needs.
• Make Complex Things Simple: Identify new ways to boost performance and streamline processes, demonstrating the effectiveness of our marketing investments.
• Ad Hoc Tasks & Projects: Be ready to jump in on special projects, troubleshooting, and ad hoc tasks as needed.
• Share Our Wins & Learnings: Provide accurate, timely weekly reports on campaign performance to the team and wider stakeholders.
• Be a Market Leader & Subject Matter Expert: Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor activity, ensuring Canva remains optimized for both current and future technologies.
• Be a Team Player: Contribute to other marketing, product, and growth activities as needed.

You're probably a match if

• You have 6+ years of hands-on experience managing complex, large-scale global SEM and Shopping accounts across multiple product lines and businesses (B2C, B2B, SaaS, e-commerce).
• You have a deep understanding of core platforms, tools, and algorithms (e.g., Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, SA360) and have used bid management tools such as SA360, Marin, Adobe Media Optimiser, or Kenshoo.
• You have worked with AdTech/Data teams to prioritize platform and measurement requirements.
• You’re detail-oriented and thrive on using spreadsheets, comfortable with numbers, statistics, and large datasets to identify trends and optimize campaigns.
• You live and breathe SEM, staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
• You have a strong desire to execute, drive impact, and approach projects with a sense of urgency.
• You are able to confidently navigate ambiguity, turning chaos into clarity.
• You’re willing to be hands-on—no task is too big or too small.

About the team

Canva’s B2C Marketing Group has a big mission to build the most loved brand in the world! Our success shapes how we communicate and relate to our community.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard, but you'll experience moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven throughout life at Canva. We also offer a range of benefits to support your success in and outside of work:

• Equity packages
• Health benefits plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Inclusive parental leave policy
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance
• Flexible leave options

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

At Canva, we value fairness and strive to provide competitive compensation based on skills and experience. The target salary range for this position is $150,000 to $232,000.

Other stuff to know

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

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