Principal Program Manager - AI Project Charter

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With over 200 million users 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 ability. Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars. And we need your help on this mission! This is an individual contributor (IC) role with high ownership and no direct reports. It's built for someone eager to build, own, and deliver real change in a complex operational environment. Main tasks and responsibilities: Personally build and deploy AI tools, agents, dashboards, and decision-support systems for Rides Operations, taking solutions from prototype to production-ready use. Identify high-friction operational problems across markets and turn them into scalable AI solutions that improve cost, efficiency, reliability, and growth. Work independently with internal data, APIs, LLMs, and automation frameworks, shipping usable tools with minimal reliance on Engineering, Data, or Product support. Drive solutions end to end: problem definition, prioritisation, build, pilot, rollout, adoption, and iteration. Create clear decision materials for leadership, highlighting trade-offs, risks, ROI, and operational impact. Define guardrails and governance for responsible AI use, ensuring solutions are explainable, compliant, and aligned with long-term platform standards. About you: You have demonstrated hands-on experience personally building and deploying applied AI solutions, such as AI agents, workflow automations, dashboards, or decision-support tools. You are comfortable using Python, SQL, APIs, LLMs, and automation/workflow tools to build MVPs and production-lean solutions yourself. You understand how to move from prototype to production, including reliability, monitoring, rollout, and iteration in real operational environments. You can independently turn ambiguous business problems into structured execution plans and deliver measurable outcomes end to end. You are effective with senior stakeholders and can align technical implementation with business priorities and operational goals. You have experience working in scaled organisations where AI solutions are already live and embedded into core processes. 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 3 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. #LI-Hybrid

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We're looking for a highly hands-on Principal Program Manager (Builder-Operator) to drive AI impact within Rides Central Operations. This is not a traditional program management role. You'll personally design, build, and deploy AI tools, agents, dashboards, and decision systems, while also driving prioritisation, rollout, adoption, and governance across Rides.

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