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Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Senior Lead

2U
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Marketing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Digital Marketing, or Growth Marketing
  • Proven experience optimizing both paid landing pages and organic program or product pages
  • Deep familiarity with enterprise experimentation platforms (Optimizely, FullStory or similar tools)
  • Strong ability to analyze data in tools like GA4, Segment, and Tableau
  • Excellent written briefing skills for creative and technical teams
What the job really is

The Senior Manager of Conversion Experimentation at 2U will lead the acquisition optimization strategy for the Executive Education business line, focusing on enhancing the digital experience for both paid and organic traffic. This role involves managing a roadmap of A/B tests to improve conversion rates on landing pages and program pages, collaborating with design and web development teams, and analyzing performance data to inform strategies. The position requires a strong emphasis on data analysis, testing proficiency, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure effective user experiences that drive enrollment.

Benefits
  • 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
  • Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
  • 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organization, study leave, sports leave and a company-wide festive season break
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role focuses heavily on data analysis and testing, which may not appeal to all candidates
  • Individual contributor role with no direct reports, which may limit management experience
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