Application Guide

How to Apply for Program & Expansion Manager

at Lime

🏢 About Lime

Lime is a leader in micromobility, operating shared electric scooters and bikes in over 200 cities globally. Working here means contributing to sustainable urban transportation while navigating the complex regulatory and operational challenges of rapid expansion. The remote UK role offers flexibility and the chance to shape how cities adopt eco-friendly transit.

About This Role

As Program & Expansion Manager, you'll own the end-to-end launch process for new markets, coordinating across legal, compliance, finance, and insurance to ensure pilots are ready from a regulatory standpoint. Your work directly impacts Lime's ability to enter new cities quickly and compliantly, making you a key driver of company growth.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a stand-up with the expansion team to review launch timelines and blockers. You'll then meet with legal to finalize permit applications for a new UK city, followed by a finance sync to align on insurance costs. After lunch, you update project trackers and draft a risk mitigation plan for an upcoming pilot, ending the day with a stakeholder update email.

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🎯 Who Lime Is Looking For

  • You have 3+ years of project management experience, ideally in a fast-growing startup or mobility sector, with a track record of launching new markets or products.
  • You excel at managing complex stakeholders (legal, finance, compliance) and can align them around tight deadlines, even when priorities shift.
  • You're comfortable building lightweight plans and tracking dependencies, risks, and blockers using tools like Asana or Jira, and can communicate progress clearly to executives.
  • You have a bias for action and thrive in ambiguity, often anticipating regulatory hurdles and proactively addressing them before they become blockers.

📝 Tips for Applying to Lime

1

Highlight specific examples of cross-functional launch projects you've led, especially those involving regulatory or compliance stakeholders.

2

Quantify your impact: mention timelines you drove (e.g., 'reduced launch time by 20%') or markets you entered (e.g., 'launched in 5 cities in 6 months').

3

Tailor your resume to emphasize project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com) relevant to Lime's fast-paced environment.

4

In your cover letter, connect your experience to Lime's mission of reducing car dependency—show you understand the regulatory landscape for micromobility.

5

Research Lime's recent expansions (e.g., UK cities like London, Birmingham) and mention specific challenges you'd address, such as local permit processes or insurance requirements.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your experience managing cross-functional teams (legal, finance, compliance) to deliver complex projects on time.', 'Showcase your ability to navigate regulatory environments, perhaps with examples from transportation, energy, or other regulated industries.', "Demonstrate your comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities—Lime's expansion depends on adapting to new city regulations quickly.", "Express genuine enthusiasm for micromobility and Lime's role in sustainable urban transit, linking your personal values to the company's mission."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Lime's recent blog posts or press releases about UK expansions to understand their regulatory challenges and successes.
  • → Review the UK Department for Transport's guidance on e-scooter trials and rental schemes to grasp the legal framework.
  • → Look into Lime's competitors (e.g., Voi, Tier) in the UK and how they've approached expansion—this shows industry awareness.
  • → Explore Lime's company culture on Glassdoor or LinkedIn to understand their values and work style.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you managed a launch with multiple stakeholders (legal, finance, etc.) and how you handled conflicting priorities.
2 How do you track dependencies and risks in a fast-moving project? Can you give an example of a blocker you resolved?
3 Describe a situation where you had to influence a stakeholder (e.g., legal or compliance) to meet a tight deadline.
4 How would you approach launching Lime in a new UK city? What steps would you take from a regulatory standpoint?
5 Tell me about a time you built a lightweight plan for a new initiative. How did you ensure it was executed on time?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter—failing to mention Lime's specific mission or UK operations shows lack of interest.
  • Avoid being vague about your project management experience; provide concrete examples with timelines and outcomes.
  • Don't overlook the remote aspect—ensure you mention your ability to work independently and communicate asynchronously across time zones.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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