We are looking to hire a Senior Tender Manager to join our Public Policy team.
About us
With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the
fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our
people.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome,
regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, or disability.
Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help
to achieve this mission!
About the role
The Senior Tender Manager, in coordination with the Director of licensing and
public policy, leads the pursuit of Business-to-Government (B2G) contracts
across various regions. This includes acquiring contracts for both
rides and rentals, and ensuring the full range of activities required to
successfully compete for and execute B2G opportunities.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Political & Regulatory Risk Management – Oversee and mitigate
political, regulatory, and legislative risks through proactive strategy
design, execution, and measurable engagement KPIs.
* Stakeholder Mapping & Relationship Management – Identify, map, and
maintain relationships with key stakeholders (elected officials, civil
servants, regulators, NGOs, civil society, and advocacy groups), ensuring
information remains accurate and actionable.
* Advocacy & Representation – Represent Bolt in meetings, hearings, and
negotiations with public and third-party stakeholders, delivering effective
oral advocacy and building trust with decision-makers.
* Message Development & Policy Materials – Craft and localize messaging,
drafting position papers, submissions, consultation responses, and supporting
materials tailored to country-specific contexts.
* B2G Business Development – Lead identification, pursuit, and
acquisition of government contracts for rides and rentals, while developing a
pipeline of tenders, grants, and direct negotiations to expand Bolt’s
public-sector business footprint.
* Procurement & Compliance – Coordinate tender submissions, proposals,
and contract negotiations with internal teams, while ensuring compliance with
procurement rules and regulatory requirements.
About you:
* You bring deep expertise in public affairs, government relations, or
government sales, with proven success in regulatory engagement and winning
public-sector contracts.
* You have a strong track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder
environments and influencing outcomes at senior levels.
* You have demonstrated expertise in navigating tendering processes and
government procurement cycles.
* You are an excellent communicator, with outstanding oral and written
skills for persuasive advocacy and executive-level representation.
* You have experience working across multiple regions, successfully
adapting strategies to varied political and regulatory contexts.
* You are fluent in English, with additional languages considered a
strong advantage.
Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and
integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying if you
feel you’re the kind of person described above!
Why you’ll love it here:
* Accelerate your professional growth with unique career
opportunities.
* Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt
succeeds, so do you.
* Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness
perks.
* Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to
recharge.
* Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team
gatherings.
* Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model,
including at least 12 monthly in-office days.
*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.
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