Join Circle K and help accelerate the transition to clean mobility

Charger Hardware Manager (Europe) -- Empower the Future of eMobility

Circle K is scaling its EV charging network across Europe. We’re looking for a Charger Hardware Managerto own the DC charger concept, vendors, and performance---at scale. Become part of our growing eMobility team --- a scale-up with global ambitions.

Role scope

• European responsibility across multiple markets

• Experienced individual contributor role, reporting to the Head of Network Development

• Ownership of DC charging hardware standards and vendor performance

The Manager Charger Hardware DC Charging plays a key role in developing and securing the success of our charger hardware domain by standardizing equipment and purchasing processes, and by building strong, strategic vendor partnerships that ensure a reliable, efficient, and scalable hardware portfolio.

This role is a central part of our Network Development team, shaping concepts and collaborating across countries and business units to scale our charging network and drive excellence in how we roll out our physical charging concept.

What you will own

· **Market insight & hardware evaluation:**Own market intelligence and technology direction for DC fast charging hardware.

· Performance monitoring & improvement: Track vendor and hardware performance using defined KPIs and drive targeted improvements based on data insights.

· Vendor relationship and contract management: Own strategic vendor relationships and performance management.

· Project & rollout support: Act as the hardware authority for local business units to enable successful charger rollout across markets.

· **Operational excellence & supply chain:**Develop standards, tools, and processes that enable cost‑efficient hardware deployment and optimize supply‑chain.

· **Cross‑functional collaboration:**Collaborate with value streams and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and integration between charger hardware and software systems.

What You Bring

• Experience owning a product, technology or hardware domain, ideally in a complex or multi‑market environment

• BA or MSc in engineering, technology, or a related field

• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with performance data, dashboards, and metrics

• Comfortable working in a matrix organization and collaborating across teams and geographies

• Structured, organized, and result‑oriented, with a proactive problem‑solving mindset

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of EV charging

• Work in a dynamic, international environment with colleagues across Europe

Joining us means being part of a fast-moving, innovative team driving the transition from traditional fuel retail to a renewable future. Here is what you can expect:

• A dynamic, social, and highly skilled team -- work alongside engaged colleagues in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment

• Impact at scale -- help transform a global fuel retailer into a leading force in eMobility and renewable energy

• The best of both worlds -- a scale-up mindset with the stability and resources of a global company

• Competitive benefits -- including pension and insurance schemes

• Modern workspace -- fresh, centrally located offices in Oslo with excellent lunch options and gym access

• A leadership culture that empowers you, built on our core values:

o Take Ownership

o Play to Win

o One Team

o Do The Right Thing

Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of mobility!

About us

Circle K is one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retail businesses, with approximately 12,000 sites across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. With more than 100,000 employees, we make it easy for customers around the world.

We aspire to become the world’s preferred destination for convenience and fuel. Our stores are known for offering a wide variety of quality products and services in a fast, friendly, and clean environment.

Location

Oslo, Norway or Brussels, Belgium

Applications are reviewed continuously, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role. Selected candidates will be contacted for an initial phone interview, followed by a series of interviews with the team.