Search Director

Company description
Publicis Groupe is one of the largest communications groups in the world. We are building the agency model of the future and take a holistic approach to our clients' challenges. By fusing together our media, creative, data and technology expertise, we are able to provide clients with integrated solutions, transformative ideas and compelling consumer experiences. We call it the Power of One.

We are proud winner of many awards and nominations, both in Sweden and internationally. But nothing makes us prouder than to work with clients and brands such as P&G, Disney, H&M, Mondelez, Volvo, VISA, Lantmännen, LEGO, Spotify, Perrigo, TUI and many more.

At Publicis, we put our people first. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for five consecutive years (2022-2026) and have won the Diversity Charter Sweden Awards in the category Mental Health (2025). We have also been recognized with a Magnet Award for our engaging culture (2023). Our goal is to become the leading workplace in our industry. We are based in two fantastic offices in Vasastan (Odengatan and Upplandsgatan) and offer a flexible work policy.

Overview
Publicis Groupe is looking for a Search Director to lead delivery and product development in our Search team. The role suits someone who enjoys making a strong team deliver even better, and who wants to help shape where our search offering goes next.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Search , you will act as an extension of the Head of Search and deputy when needed. You will own the quality and consistency of our SEM delivery across clients, lead the SEM team in their client work, and drive the development of our search product. Search is changing fast with AI-driven results, retail media and new ad formats. You will make sure our delivery and our product keep up.

Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:

• Owning delivery quality across the SEM portfolio, including account health, follow-up and consistent execution
• Leading the SEM team of managers and specialists in client work: setting priorities, following up on delivery and giving feedback on the work
• Being the main contact for selected key clients and handling complex client dialogues
• Driving our search product forward through processes, tools, automation, reporting and new solutions such as AI search
• Putting our ways of working and QA standards into practice and making sure they are followed
• Building the solution and delivery plan in pitches, together with the Head of Search who leads the commercial side
• Turning platform partnerships into delivery by running betas, tests and new features with Google, Microsoft and Amazon across our clients
• Being the escalation point when delivery is at risk, and following up on root causes
• Making sure the SEM team works closely with SEO, GEO and other channels in day-to-day client work
• Giving the Head of Search input on the team's skills and development needs

Qualifications
Who we are looking for

• At least 6 years of experience in paid search
• Proven experience leading search specialists in client work
• Deep knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Search Ads 360, feed management and measurement
• A good understanding of how paid search works together with SEO and AI search
• Experience building processes, standards or products, not just running accounts
• Experience building pitch solutions and presenting them to clients
• A structured way of working, with the ability to keep high quality across many clients at the same time
• Fluent in Swedish and English

Additional information
In addition to a welcoming culture and inclusive environment with passionate colleagues we offer you:

Career Opportunities
Local and Global opportunities through the Power Of One.

Personal and Professional Learning
Global AI learning platform where you can participate in +30 000 classes and connect with colleagues from all over the world.

Flexible Ways of Working
We want to be an employer where work life balance is cherished. We love to spend time with our colleagues at the office but also believe in the output of your work not where the work is being done.

Work Your World
For six weeks a year, the world is yours. Every employee can work anywhere on the planet where there's a Publicis office. A new city, a favorite locale, or even a different country - Go. Grow. Explore.

Mental Health
The happiness and health of our people is paramount to us. We work continuously on maintaining a healthy and safe working environment through initiatives that facilitate the well-being of our employees.

Benefits
Generous benefit package.

We look forward to your application!