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General Manager | Bolt Careers Careers Business Operations General Manager General Manager Bolt is one of Europe and Africa's fastest-growing mobility platforms — and Estonia is our home market. This is a rare chance to own and shape the core ride-hailing business where it all began: full strategic and operational accountability, a high-performing team to lead, and direct impact on how millions of people move through cities. Location: Tallinn, Estonia View all roles Apply now
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the role We're looking for a leader with genuine general management experience — someone who has owned a P&L, built teams, and driven growth with commercial rigour. This role demands entrepreneurial ambition, sharp analytical thinking, and the credibility to represent Bolt externally with regulators, partners, and media. Main tasks and
responsibilities: Lead strategy and execution of the Estonian ride-hailing business, balancing growth with sustainable profitability Maintain strong marketplace health — driver supply, pricing competitiveness, ETAs, and rider experience Build and develop a top-tier local team with a culture of ownership and continuous improvement Drive driver engagement: competitive earnings, quality support, loyalty programmes, and partner relationships Improve rider satisfaction, reliability, and retention through data-driven initiatives Represent Bolt with regulators, public affairs, and local media — shape the operating environment, don't just react to it Identify and pursue partnerships and business development opportunities that extend Bolt's market position About you: Proven general management or senior operations experience, ideally in high-growth or marketplace environments Strong P&L ownership and commercial acumen — you understand unit economics and act accordingly Data-driven decision-making with the speed and conviction to execute Track record of building and leading high-performing teams Excellent stakeholder and external communication skills Entrepreneurial mindset — you treat the business as your own Fluent English; Estonian is a meaningful advantage Comfort navigating ambiguity and operating across global and local contexts At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there’s a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You’re still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools. Experience is valuable, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity — so if you don’t tick every box, apply anyway. Apply now and join us to make cities for people, not cars. First name Last name Email Phone Number Upload your CV Drop files here to upload or choose from your device Browse files Supported formats: .pdf, .docx (max. file size 5MB) Will you now or in the future need sponsorship for employment visa status to start or keep working with Bolt? Select an option Do you need special assistance due to disability? We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations. (optional) By responding, you consent to Bolt processing your disability data in accordance with our Privacy Notice . Where did you hear about Bolt? Select an option By ticking this box, I confirm that I have read and understand the content of the Privacy Notice and acknowledge that my personal data will be processed as part of this application. Continue to survey Submit application Fill in our Demographic Survey Please help Bolt’s diversity and inclusion efforts by completing our voluntary demographic survey. div>div>label]:mb-4"> Which gender identity do you most closely identify with? (optional) Female Male Non-binary Other Prefer not to disclose div>div>label]:mb-4"> What is your age? (optional) Under 21 21-25 26-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or over Prefer not to disclose div>div>label]:mb-4"> Are you a parent, caretaker, or legal guardian of anyone? (optional) Yes No Prefer not to disclose div>div>label]:mb-4"> Do you live with any disability? (optional) Yes No Prefer not to disclose div>div>label]:mb-4"> In which country do you currently live? (optional) Estonia Romania Poland Germany Other, please specify (country) Prefer not to disclose Question 1 / 5 Previous Next Submit application Your answers are anonymous and not linked to your application. By responding, you consent to Bolt processing your demographic data in accordance with our Privacy Notice . AI Disclaimer: We use Greenhouse's AI-powered Talent Matching tool to compare your application against our job
