Senior Paid Search Manager

Canva is seeking a Senior Paid Search Manager to own a portfolio of Search accounts across multiple markets, driving global strategy and execution for SEM, PMax/Shopping, GAC, ASA, and emerging AI-driven search surfaces. The role requires hands-on expertise with Google Ads, Bing Ads, and bid management platforms, plus the ability to use AI tools for automation and analysis. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Sydney, Australia.

AI-enabledHybridFull-timeSeniorGoogle AdsBing Ads

Senior Paid Search Manager

Canva is seeking a Senior Paid Search Manager to own a portfolio of Search accounts across multiple markets, driving global strategy and execution for SEM, PMax/Shopping, GAC, ASA, and emerging AI-driven search surfaces. The role requires hands-on expertise with Google Ads, Bing Ads, and bid management platforms, plus the ability to use AI tools for automation and analysis. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Sydney, Australia.

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AI-enabledHybridFull-timeSeniorGoogle Ads

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

Hybrid: flexibility to work remotely and come together on campus for in-person collaboration

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Google AdsBing AdsSA360SEMPMaxShoppingGACASAChatGPT AdsAI toolsbid management platformsmeasurementexperimentationAdTech

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementattention to detailprioritizationrelationship buildingproactivetransparencyopenness to feedbacksystems thinkingcuriosityadaptability

Key Responsibilities

•Owning a portfolio of Search accounts (SEM, PMax/Shopping, GAC, ASA, ChatGPT Ads) across assigned markets, with full accountability for performance, campaign structure, and incrementality-informed budget decisions
•Being the go-to Search expert for your markets, leading stakeholder communications and partnering with regional and cross-functional stakeholders, educating them on how Search works and what it's contributing to their market
•Going deep on strategic focus areas, driving the global approach and strategy in that space
•Using AI as your default workflow accelerant - propose, build and maintain shared automation or process improvements, especially where manual, repeatable work is slowing the team down
•Supporting new market launches and major platform changes (eg. AI Max testing and rollout or responses to bidding algorithm updates), that affect the whole team's approach
•Partnering with measurement/data and AdTech teams on measurement and experimentation plans, flagging signal or tracking issues and communicating fixes clearly
•Staying ahead of platform and industry changes, including how AI is reshaping search, adjusting our strategy proactively

Paid SearchSEMPerformance MarketingGoogle AdsBing AdsAIMarketingSoftware DevelopmentSeniorSydney