Senior Operations Specialist at Bolt

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Job Description

We're looking for a sharp, data-driven and execution-oriented Senior Operations Specialist to support and drive key operational pillars in Uganda — Marketplace Performance, Rider Growth, Driver Growth, and Driver Engagement.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape city performance through strategic planning, execution, and continuous performance improvement.

You'll be responsible for managing city-level targets, supporting onboarding and reactivation of drivers, improving marketplace quality (surge, ETA, SC), and helping drive rider and driver loyalty.

This is a hands-on role with a strong balance of analytical depth, commercial instinct, and operational excellence.  

Job Industry

Administrative and Support Services

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Monitor, report, and act on key metrics such as ETA, Search Coverage, Surge, Utilisation, and Finish Rate
  • Own weekly city-level performance reviews and proactively identify areas for improvement
  • Drive growth in Scheduled Rides, Bolt Send, and High-Value Categories (e.g. Comfort, XL)
  • Manage scout activations, funnel quality, and lead tracking to ensure we meet monthly supply targets
  • Lead monthly booster events and regular driver roundtables in Kampala and key towns
  • Implement ongoing training and comms to improve driver experience and retention

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities

4–7 years of experience in operations, logistics, mobility, or marketplace businesses

Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel/Sheets and operational dashboards

Proactive, structured, and comfortable working with ambiguity

Confident communicator — able to work with field teams, BPOs, and cross-functional stakeholders

Passion for mobility, rider and driver experience, and solving real-world problems

Ideally experienced in working in or leading in Uganda or similar markets


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