Bolt (formerly Taxify) is one of the fastest-growing startups in the world with over 30M happy customers in 30+ countries, from Europe to Mexico to Africa. We’re building a ride-hailing app to connect millions of riders and drivers around the world to make travel easier, quicker and more reliable.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior General Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
About the role
- This is not just a management role, it’s an opportunity to lead transformational impact at scale.
- You’ll collaborate closely with HQ teams (Growth Analytics, Expansion, Central Operations, Marketing, Product, Regulatory, CS), report directly to the Regional Director for Africa & Southeast Asia, and inspire teams in two countries that are central to Bolt’s Africa growth story.
- Nigeria and Ghana are core growth markets for Bolt in Africa: fast-paced, competitive, and full of opportunity.
- As Senior GM, you’ll have the chance to shape the mobility landscape in two countries, drive measurable impact at scale, and leave a lasting mark on Bolt’s Africa journey.
- You’ll work with passionate teams, bold stakeholders, and some of the most exciting mobility challenges anywhere in the world.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead strategic and annual business planning for Nigeria and Ghana, ensuring bold plans are translated into strong execution
- Identify country specific risks, trends, and opportunities, and create tailored responses to drive growth and mitigate challenges.
- Identify country specific risks, trends, and opportunities, and create tailored responses to drive growth and mitigate challenges.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and financial performance, ensuring efficiency and maximum impact from investments.
- Design and implement in-market expansion strategies and launch new services/features to strengthen our competitive edge.
- Own the P&L for both markets, delivering consistently against ambitious KPIs.
- Lead and inspire high-performing teams across Nigeria and Ghana.
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Requirements and skills
- You have at least 7 years of leadership experience in fast-paced, highgrowrth environment.
- Proven track record in P&L management and delivering results
- Experience in commercial operations, with leadership in complex, high-growth settings<./point> Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to identify growth levers across multiple markets.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage complex projects and priorities simultaneously.
How to Apply
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