What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Marketing Manager, SEM + Shopping position at Uber?
About The Role
We're looking for a proactive, self-driven SEM Shopping Manager to support and grow our global paid search and shopping programs. This role requires someone who is not only analytically sharp but also takes ownership of their work, moves initiatives forward independently, and doesn't require heavy oversight to execute with excellence.
You'll be a key contributor to the development and optimization of SEM and Shopping campaigns across platforms like Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. Working cross-functionally with teams in creative, analytics, and product you'll help ensure our digital strategy is aligned with business goals.
What You'll Do
We're looking for a proactive, self-driven SEM Shopping Manager to support and grow our global paid search and shopping programs. This role requires someone who is not only analytically sharp but also takes ownership of their work, moves initiatives forward independently, and doesn't require heavy oversight to execute with excellence.
You'll be a key contributor to the development and optimization of SEM and Shopping campaigns across platforms like Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. Working cross-functionally with teams in creative, analytics, and product you'll help ensure our digital strategy is aligned with business goals.
What You'll Do
- Independently manage and optimize SEM and Shopping campaigns, ensuring continuous performance improvements across Google Ads, Bing Ads, and Merchant Center.
- Execute keyword research, A/B testing for ad copy, bidding strategy adjustments, and budget pacing with minimal handholding.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on key campaign metrics (e.g., ROAS, CPA, CTR, CVR), flagging performance risks or opportunities proactively.
- Audit product feeds regularly and identify enhancements to drive Shopping campaign success.
- Stay current on SEM industry trends, algorithm changes, and platform updates, bringing new ideas to the table regularly.
- Assist with monthly/ weekly/ quarterly performance reporting and competitive benchmarking.
- 3 years of hands-on experience running and optimizing paid search and Shopping campaigns.
- Bachelor's degree is associated field
- Strong command of Google Ads (Search Shopping), Ads Editor and Google Merchant Center.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and campaigns independently with minimal oversight.
- Proactive mindset with strong critical thinking and the ability to solve problems without waiting for direction.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and a bias for action.
- Experience at a brand, in-house marketing team, or direct-to-consumer business is highly preferred. (Agency experience is also welcome.)
- Experience supporting global campaigns
- Advanced Shopping campaign and feed management.
Salary : $135,000 - $150,000