Senior Operations Manager at Bolt

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Taking a leading role in the financial and strategic planning process and be responsible for its implementation in key cities within Kenya
• Defining, implementing and optimizing local business and operational strategies/goals with the local operations team
• Establishing strategic partnerships with local fleet owners and other relevant businesses/entities
• Identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities on a local level that may impact the business
• Advising and closely collaborating with HQ teams such as Product, Legal or Marketing to develop and execute key initiatives that drive growth and efficiency
• Taking ownership of Bolt’s growth in Kenya by ensuring both local operations and HQ teams support and collaborate actively with each other to meet business goals

About you:

• You have 5+ years experience in a fast-paced technology or internet-based company, where you've repeatedly shown your ability to lead a team and drive business growth.
• You demonstrate a highly data-driven, analytical mindset and a deep understanding of leveraging diverse tools to tackle complex challenges.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or a similar field.
• You proactively find solutions to business problems and have a proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
• You possess strong English and Swahili communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, experience in leading a diverse team, and excel at networking and relationship-building.
• You’ve successfully led projects from planning through execution, including communicating with stakeholders, analysing data, and providing actionable recommendations.