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Lead PPC Speсialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Expert-level knowledge of Google Ads Search including account architecture and strategy
  • Advanced knowledge of Google Smart Bidding and conditions for stable learning
  • Strong statistical foundation including hypothesis formulation and experimental design
  • Advanced understanding of performance economics and funnel metrics

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the global Paid Search strategy across products
  • Lead, coach and develop the Paid Search team including setting objectives and reviewing performance
  • Own portfolio-level budget allocation, forecasting and performance across markets
  • Design scalable account and campaign structures covering various strategies and optimizations

About the company

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Social Discovery Group

Online Dating & Matchmaking Platforms

Social Discovery Group is a global technology company that builds the future of social discovery apps at the intersection of dating, social, and entertainment. Our portfolio includes 60+ platforms with a focus on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming. We actively support and invest in social discovery startups worldwide through our CVC fund. More than 500 million people across 150 different countries enjoy our products. We strive to have 10 times as many. Our international team of 1,200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. Together we are solving the prevalent problem of loneliness and shaping Social Life 3.0 — a new digital reality where people will be able to fulfill their needs for communication and attention from other people and artificial life forms. 🎉 In August 2024 we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks. Your opportunities with SDGroup: ➔Join to work alongside other inspired and creative minds. We employ international professionals with a background in launching global products ➔Grow as an expert. We have a mentoring system and an internal IT community of professionals one can learn a lot. ➔Become a Digital Nomad. We believe that digital nomads are the pioneers of our time, ready to change the world and change themselves. ➔Create your own product. For more than 20 years we have been creating premium international online services in global dating, and within our own venture studio we are launching new projects in the entertainment, social games, and streaming segments. You will have the opportunity to create innovative products. We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products We are the refugee friendly company.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryOnline Dating & Matchmaking Platforms
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a group of social discovery companies. SDG solves the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG’s products redefine the way people interact and connect with one another.

Our portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures and regions of the world.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals who specialize in creating and developing globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of digital nomads works remotely from all over the world.

We’re proud to be a two-time “Great Place to Work” winner (USA & Japan, 2024–2025) and a Top-5 Company for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs (FlexJobs, 2025).

We are looking for a Lead PPC Specialist.

Your main tasks will be:

  • Own and evolve the global Paid Search strategy across our products portfolio, with primary responsibility for Google Ads and additional ownership of Microsoft Advertising where relevant;
  • Lead, coach and develop the Paid Search team: set objectives, allocate workload, review performance, improve execution standards and support hiring and onboarding;
  • Own portfolio-level budget allocation, forecasting and performance across products, markets and funnels, including Tier-1 geographies and six-figure+ monthly search spend;
  • Design scalable account and campaign structures covering keyword strategy, match types, negative keywords, search-query mining, bidding, RSAs, DSA and Performance Max where appropriate;
  • Lead the implementation and optimization of pLTV-based conversions and conversion values: partner with Analytics and Engineering to validate predicted lifetime value, conversion mapping, value uploads and signal quality, then use these signals in value-based Smart Bidding;
  • Establish a rigorous experimentation program using Google Ads Experiments to A/B-test bidding strategies, campaign structures, match types, ads, landing pages and pLTV optimization approaches;
  • Apply sound statistical methods to experiment design and interpretation, including hypothesis definition, sample-size and power considerations, confidence intervals, significance, seasonality and test contamination;
  • Oversee conversion tracking, Enhanced Conversions, offline conversion imports, attribution and reporting across app, mobile web and desktop; identify data gaps and drive remediation;
  • Analyze search demand, auction dynamics, marginal returns and conversion-funnel performance to identify scalable growth opportunities and present decision-ready recommendations;
  • Collaborate with Analytics, Engineering, Product, CRO, Creative and Localization teams to improve acquisition economics and landing-page performance across international markets.

We expect from you:

  • Expert-level knowledge of Google Ads Search, including account architecture, keyword and search-query strategy, match types, negative keywords, RSAs, DSA, auction dynamics, policy compliance and international scaling;
  • Advanced knowledge of Google Smart Bidding: Maximize Conversions, Target CPA, Maximize Conversion Value, Target ROAS, portfolio bid strategies and the conditions required for stable learning and scale;
  • Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing campaigns against predicted lifetime value (pLTV) conversions or conversion values, including offline conversion imports, Enhanced Conversions, API-based value uploads, signal validation and bidding calibration;
  • Proven experience designing and running A/B tests through Google Ads Experiments, including bidding, campaign structure, match-type, ad-copy and landing-page experiments;
  • Strong statistical foundation: hypothesis formulation, experimental design, sample-size and power concepts, confidence intervals, statistical significance, variance, seasonality, multiple-testing risk and common sources of bias;
  • Advanced understanding of performance economics and funnel metrics: CAC/CPA, pLTV, ROAS, LTV-to-CAC, payback period, conversion lag, marginal CPA/ROAS, CVR, CPC, CTR and impression share;
  • Deep understanding of measurement and attribution across app, mobile web and desktop, including GA4, Google Tag Manager, Enhanced Conversions, offline conversion tracking and data-driven attribution;
  • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and working proficiency with SQL, BigQuery and BI tools for campaign, cohort and funnel analysis;
  • Strong capability in budget allocation, forecasting, scenario modelling, marginal-return analysis, pacing and executive-level reporting for high-spend international accounts;
  • Experience with Microsoft Advertising, Search Ads 360, Google Ads Scripts or other automation tools is a strong advantage;
  • Proven ability to build scalable campaign-management, experimentation, analytics and quality-assurance processes for a team.

What do we offer:

  • REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full-time;
  • The initial pay level or pay range for this role will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process and before the commencement of employment;
  • Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
  • 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
  • Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
  • 50% payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings;
  • Corporate discount for English lessons;
  • Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
  • Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
  • Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.

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