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Bolt

Sep 16

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 8+ years in operations management, P&L experience, strong leadership, data-driven mindset, and passion for tech/ridesharing. Multi-country market experience is a plus.
  • You will manage P&L, lead strategic planning, oversee operations, develop teams, engage stakeholders, enhance public relations, and drive business development initiatives.

Requirements

  • You have 8+ years of experience in operations management or general management, ideally in a sharing economy, tech business, transport industry, startup or dynamic high-growth company.
  • You have prior P&L management experience.
  • You have prior commercial operations experience, part of which was in a lead managerial role.
  • You have a proven track record of delivering results in a regional, cross-functional, high-growth, and fast-paced environment.
  • You are a strong leader and collaborator with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • You have experience building relationships with leaders & peers, anticipating their concerns and successfully advocating for your priorities.
  • You are a hustler, not stopping after several obstacles a day.
  • You are highly analytical and have a data-driven mindset with experience reporting on business metrics, trends and using data to drive decision-making.
  • You are passionate about new technologies and ridesharing.
  • You have a strong sense of ownership with a hands-on approach.
  • Having experience in running regional businesses / multi-country markets and handling senior multiple functional stakeholders, is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Your daily adventures will include:
  • P&L Management - Oversee country P&L delivery against set KPIs.
  • Strategy - Leading the country’s strategic and annual business planning process and being responsible for its implementation. Identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities on a local level that may impact the business with plans to leverage on the opportunities / mitigate the risks. Support the regional peers and the Regional Director in setting up the yearly strategy and the critical programs. Attend monthly, quarterly and yearly decision-making sessions alongside Regional Managers and Regional Directors. On an ad hoc basis, represent the RD in key programs or meetings.
  • Operations - Oversee local operations and finances to make sure we are creating the highest possible impact with our investments and maintaining operational efficiency. Designing in-market expansion strategies for ride-hailing services and features.
  • People Leadership - Leading and developing teams with excellent strategic thinking, integrity, knowledge, team engagement and growth. Building high performing teams with solid succession planning in the country. Always striving to become a better leader for their team while promoting Bolt’s Culture.
  • Stakeholder Management - Advise and closely collaborate with HQ teams such as Product, Legal, FP&A or Marketing to develop and execute key initiatives that drive growth and efficiency.
  • Public Relations & Government Relationships (GR) - Be the face and voice of Bolt within the country. Take an active part in the definition and the implementation of Bolt’s GR strategy in the country (national and city levels).
  • Business Development - Assist the Corporate Development Team in identifying strategic deals possibilities. Once the deal is complete, operationalise the deal.

FAQs

What is the location of the Senior General Manager position?

The position is based in the UK & Ireland markets, with coordination through the Regional Director based in London.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior General Manager?

The main responsibilities include overseeing P&L management, leading strategy and operations, developing people, managing stakeholder relationships, handling public relations and government relationships, and supporting business development.

What qualifications are required for the Senior General Manager role?

Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in operations or general management, prior P&L management experience, and a proven track record in a high-growth environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are also essential.

Is prior experience in the ridesharing or tech industry necessary?

While not mandatory, experience in the ridesharing, tech industry, sharing economy, or dynamic high-growth companies is highly preferred.

Will the Senior General Manager have direct reports?

Yes, the Senior General Manager will lead and develop teams within the UK & Ireland markets.

What performance metrics will the Senior General Manager be responsible for?

The Senior General Manager will oversee P&L delivery against set KPIs and will be expected to identify trends and improvement opportunities on a local level.

Is there an opportunity for professional growth within the role?

Yes, the position offers unique career opportunities for accelerated professional growth within a fast-moving organization.

What kind of team culture can I expect at Bolt?

Bolt values passionate, down-to-earth individuals driven to get things done, promoting a collaborative and innovative team culture.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Employees receive a rewarding salary and stock option package, wellness perks, and the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements, among other benefits that may differ by location.

Is experience in handling multiple countries and stakeholders an advantage?

Yes, having experience running regional businesses or multi-country markets and managing senior stakeholders is considered an advantage for this role.

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Bolt

Making cities for people, not cars.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Bolt, we're building a future where people don’t need to own personal cars to move around safely and conveniently. A future where people have the freedom to use transport on demand, choosing whatever vehicle's best for each occasion — be it a car, scooter, or e-bike. We're helping over 100 million customers move around in more than 500 cities globally, while also supporting more than 3 million drivers. The best bit? We're only just getting started.