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About the Company

Bolt is the global shared mobility platform that provides ride-hailing, scooter and e-bike sharing, food and grocery delivery, and car rental services in over 600 cities across 50 countries. Bolt’s services connect to existing modes of transport, making it easier for people to move around. In doing so, we aim to reduce overall levels of car usage and ownership and help make cities for people, not cars. The company’s full range of services include ride-hailing, Delivery (food and grocery delivery), Rentals (scooters, e-bikes and car rentals).

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Strategy and Planning professional to drive business planning, strategic initiatives, and decision-making. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in management consulting (minimum 3-5 years at a leading consulting firms firms) and ideally, experience within the ridesharing or mobility sector.

About the Role

This role involves leading the development of the company’s long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals and market opportunities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Lead the development of the company’s long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals and market opportunities.
• Identify growth opportunities and define strategic priorities to achieve operational excellence, market expansion, and financial performance targets.
• Build actionable roadmaps to translate high-level strategies into measurable objectives and outcomes.

Business Insights and Decision Support

• Analyze industry trends, competitive landscapes, and internal performance data to provide actionable insights to the leadership team.
• Conduct deep dives into critical business challenges, presenting data-driven solutions and recommendations.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and investments to support sustainable growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with teams across Marketing, Operations, Product, and Finance to align strategies and drive execution.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing guidance on key decisions and trade-offs.
• Facilitate and lead cross-departmental strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration and accountability.

Special Projects

• Lead high-impact special projects, including market entry strategies, pricing optimization, and organizational redesigns.
• Manage pilot programs and experiments to validate assumptions and inform long-term strategies.

Metrics and Performance Management

• Define and monitor KPIs to track the success of strategic initiatives, making adjustments as needed to optimize impact.
• Partner with analytics teams to ensure access to the right data and tools for effective decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm with exposure to growth strategy, operational improvement, or digital transformation.
• Industry experience in ridesharing, mobility, or technology is a strong advantage.

Required Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills

• Industry experience in ridesharing, mobility, or technology is a strong advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.