Early Careers Program Manager

Join our Talent Acquisition team as we launch a dedicated Early Career function to strengthen Bolt’s university partnerships and scale our internship and graduate programs. You’ll be at the forefront of building the next generation of talent, designing and delivering initiatives that attract, develop, and inspire early career professionals while positioning Bolt as an employer of choice.

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, 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

As Early Career Program Manager, you’ll design and deliver Bolt’s global programs for interns, graduates, and entry-level talent, creating pathways that develop the next generation of leaders. You’ll build and manage strategic partnerships with universities and colleges, ensuring Bolt is positioned as an employer of choice for early career talent. Balancing program design with hands-on delivery, you’ll drive initiatives that embed DEI, strengthen our talent pipeline, and provide an exceptional experience for students, graduates, and business stakeholders alike.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop and manage Bolt’s early career programs, including internships and graduate pathways.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, and academic organisations.
• Manage end-to-end program operations: recruitment, onboarding, rotations, learning, mentorship, and evaluations.
• Partner with People, TA, and business leaders to deliver a consistent and high-quality experience.
• Organise learning sessions, networking opportunities, and mentorship for early career cohorts.
• Track outcomes, analyse data, and provide insights to continuously improve programs and embed DEI principles.
  
  
  

About you:

• Experienced in program management, specifically within Early Careers (graduates & interns).
• Skilled at building and maintaining strong external partnerships (e.g. universities, student organisations).
• Able to design and deliver structured initiatives with clear success measures.
• Passionate about supporting early career growth and embedding DEI principles.
• Comfortable balancing strategic design with hands-on delivery and operations.
• Strong communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels and representing Bolt externally.
• Organised, proactive, and data-driven in how you evaluate and evolve programs.
  
  
  

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!

Why you’ll love it here:

• Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
• Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.
• Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
• Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.