Software Development Manager, Circle K

Circle K

Location:
Poland, Warszawa

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

In 2015 Circle K started its journey on e-mobility path. Funding our EV Lab in Norway we started to evaluate vehicle charging business at our stations. From there in 2018 we’ve launched our commercial service in Norway. 2020 we started expansion in Sweden and Denmark, year after we went to Ireland and Baltics. To complement our offering, we’ve also launched B2B and Home products (charging at home, reimbursement, Utility in Norway). E-mobility & Energy in general is quite dynamic and an important growth area for both our company and region. We are expanding our development team located in Warsaw Circle K Business Centre. Circle K Business Centre is a shared service center which supports Circle K Europe operations through a wide range of services within Finance & Control, Information Technologies, Human Resources, Transport Fuel and Customer Service. Circle K is part of the Canadian company Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (Couche-Tard), one of the world's largest joint-stock convenience retail companies, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). It has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute to the Software Strategy and the organization’s innovation effort, agile transformation and roadmap to establish regional capabilities
Work closely with a business stakeholder to ensure alignment on business goals, progress and deliverables
Ensure transparency, communication and great partnership
Manage expectations from the Business Stakeholders
Show clear direction to grow the software organization
Deliver results and value to Circle K business through quality software products
Lead up to 24 people who develop and maintain software
Foster a business-oriented culture and mindset in the organization, with clear understanding of the Team contribution to delivering on Circle K brand promise
Closely cooperate with the team, present them the growth directions as well as goals to be reached
Know and practice performance management
Be capable to deal with challenging situations and focus on effective resolutions
Build the team determined on delivering business outcome, agility, collaboration, teamwork and accountability
Accountability for managed services deliverables (if applicable)
Participate in defining technical solutions as a discussion partner for Architects and Developers
Ensure the overall success of software projects and programs he/she is in charge for to deliver with agreed business objectives
Contribute to development and lead roll-out of global software solutions
Be accountable for performance, governance and security of the application portfolio and ensure the Software Unit is able to meet key standards and regulations such as PCI, GDPR, others applicable
Develop and control annual budget within own scope to ensure it is consistent with strategic objectives and within plan
Manage the business and financial impacts of the technical decisions
Identify and deliver on cost reduction initiatives to continue becoming more efficient on run cost
Follow up KPIs and ensure regular and consistent reporting of progress against goals

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, information systems, related field or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience of leading software development team (20+ employees)
3+ years of experience with lean-agile software development and DevOps culture
Very good knowledge of scrum, and deep understanding of agile values
7+ years of hands on software development experience
Knowledge of SAFe is an additional value
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience in Vendor Management in software area
Have experience in working as a part of global and distributed organization
Be able to manage risk and uncertainty, establish good governance and work systematically with security and stability in dynamically growing environment
Be a strong leader focused on individuals development, constructive feedback on support for the team
Have experience in leading regional teams, insourced and outsourced resources
Be “the bridge” between technical teams (software developers, solution architects) and the business interlocutors
Have expertise in budget planning and financial management
Have collaborative approach, agile mindset and be a team player
Present strong business acumen, customer centric approach with great problem solving skills and high accountability
Be able to build consensus, making decisions based on many variables, and gain support for major initiatives
Be active listener, with solid presentation and communication skills
Optimistic, openminded, problem solver, able to create “safe experimental environment” for the team
Have strong sense of self, ethics and effort, as well as the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve important goals

Nice to have:

Knowledge of SAFe
Experience in Vendor Management in software area

What we offer:

Contract of employment
Annual bonus
Private medical care
Cafeteria Platform/Multisport
English lessons subsidized by the company
Group insurance
Attractive discounts for products and services at our stations
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee Assistance Program (Lyra)
Modern and convenient office
Trainings & possibility to develop skills in a wide international environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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