Senior General Manager Job at Bolt

Bolt (formally 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 Position: Senior General Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

About the Job

• Are you ready to lead in two of Africa’s most dynamic and competitive mobility markets?
• Bolt is looking for a Senior General Manager (SGM) to oversee our ride-hailing business across Nigeria and Ghana.
• This is a senior leadership role where strategy meets execution, and where your decisions will directly shape the future of urban mobility in West Africa.
• As SGM, you’ll own the performance of two critical markets, drive sustainable growth, and ensure Bolt remains the platform of choice for both drivers and riders.
• You’ll build and nurture high-level relationships, from regulators and government officials to local communities and business partners, while keeping our teams engaged, motivated, and delivering at the highest level.

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<./point> 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.

About You

• You have at least 7 years of leadership experience in fast-paced, high-growth 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.