Senior SEO, AI Search & Digital Performance Specialist

Duration: 2–3 months (Short-term Consulting Assignment) Company: Reso About Reso Reso is a research and analytics firm based in Bahrain, supporting leading government entities, consulting firms and corporations across the Middle East. We provide research, analysis and advisory support to help clients make informed strategic and operational decisions. Our work spans multiple sectors and geographies, combining analytical expertise, rigorous methodologies and practical insights to address complex client requirements. About the Role • Reso is seeking an experienced SEO, AI Search & Digital Performance Specialist for a short-term, client-facing consulting assignment in Saudi Arabia. • The role focuses on three interconnected areas: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), AI content readiness, AI search performance, and digital content performance analysis. • The successful candidate will apply their technical and analytical expertise to assess website discoverability, evaluate how digital content is accessed and represented across traditional and AI-powered search platforms, and identify opportunities to improve visibility, accuracy, and overall content performance. • Working closely with client stakeholders, the specialist will interpret assessment findings, provide practical recommendations, support technical discussions and contribute to the enhancement of digital assessment methodologies and processes. • The position requires a combination of technical expertise, analytical judgment, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex findings into actionable improvements. Key Responsibilities • SEO, AI Search & Digital Performance • Review and interpret website assessments covering technical SEO, AI search readiness and visibility, and digital content performance. • Evaluate factors affecting website discoverability, content accessibility, AI-generated responses, and overall search performance. • Analyze assessment results, identify technical and content-related gaps, and recommend practical improvements. • Stakeholder Advisory & Technical Support • Lead and participate in technical meetings with client stakeholders to explain assessment findings, discuss identified issues and recommend improvements. • Respond to technical queries and provide expert guidance on SEO, AI search readiness, and digital content optimization. • Follow up on identified issues, track improvement actions and document progress and resolutions. • Assessment Enhancement & Knowledge Transfer • Review existing assessment methodologies, performance indicators, data sources, and analytical outputs to identify areas for improvement. • Assess current processes and capabilities, identifying technical and operational requirements for future assessment activities. • Prepare structured documentation covering the current state, identified gaps, technical requirements, and improvement priorities. • Facilitate knowledge transfer through technical guidance, documentation and working sessions with client teams. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. • Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in technical SEO, AI search optimization, digital content performance, web analytics, or related advisory roles. • Strong understanding of technical SEO, including search engine crawling and indexing, website architecture, structured data and organic search visibility. • Demonstrated knowledge of AI-powered search, including Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and factors influencing website and content readiness, visibility, and representation in AI-generated responses. • Proficiency with relevant SEO, AI search visibility and web analytics tools, such as Semrush, Ahrefs, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Similarweb, Talkwalker or equivalent platforms. • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret performance data, evaluate assessment methodologies, identify gaps, and develop evidence-based recommendations. • Experience preparing technical reports, presenting assessment findings, and communicating recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and deliver high-quality outputs within defined timelines. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting government entities, large organizations or complex multi-website environments. • Hands-on experience with AI search monitoring platforms and methodologies for measuring content visibility, citations and accuracy in AI-generated responses. • Experience developing digital assessment frameworks, benchmarking methodologies or website performance scorecards. • Experience conducting technical workshops, stakeholder advisory sessions and knowledge-transfer activities. • Relevant professional certifications in SEO, web analytics or digital technologies. • Arabic language proficiency. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn with an updated CV highlighting their relevant experience in SEO, AI search readiness and visibility, digital content performance analysis and stakeholder advisory. To learn more about Reso, visit www.resoinsights.com.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in technical SEO, AI search optimization, digital content performance, web analytics, or related advisory roles. Strong understanding of technical SEO, including search engine crawling and indexing, website architecture, structured data and organic search visibility. Demonstrated knowledge of AI-powered search, including Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and factors influencing website and content readiness, visibility, and representation in AI-generated responses. Proficiency with relevant SEO, AI search visibility and web analytics tools, such as Semrush, Ahrefs, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Similarweb, Talkwalker or equivalent platforms. Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret performance data, evaluate assessment methodologies, identify gaps, and develop evidence-based recommendations. Experience preparing technical reports, presenting assessment findings, and communicating recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and deliver high-quality outputs within defined timelines.

Review and interpret website assessments covering technical SEO, AI search readiness and visibility, and digital content performance. Evaluate factors affecting website discoverability, content accessibility, AI-generated responses, and overall search performance. Analyze assessment results, identify technical and content-related gaps, and recommend practical improvements. Lead and participate in technical meetings with client stakeholders to explain assessment findings, discuss identified issues and recommend improvements. Respond to technical queries and provide expert guidance on SEO, AI search readiness, and digital content optimization. Follow up on identified issues, track improvement actions and document progress and resolutions. Review existing assessment methodologies, performance indicators, data sources, and analytical outputs to identify areas for improvement. Assess current processes and capabilities, identifying technical and operational requirements for future assessment activities. Prepare structured documentation covering the current state, identified gaps, technical requirements, and improvement priorities. Facilitate knowledge transfer through technical guidance, documentation and working sessions with client teams.