Join Fastned – a leader in DC EV fast charging and be at the forefront of accelerating the transition to electric mobility across Europe. We are looking for an experienced Charging Technology Manager to lead our efforts in identifying, evaluating, and implementing cutting-edge DC charging technologies. This role is pivotal in ensuring that Fastned remains ahead in the fast-charging industry, providing exceptional service and innovation.
Your overall responsibilities include
- Identify and evaluate charging technologies: Proactively scan the DC charging and adjacent technologies markets to identify potential manufacturers and suppliers. Convert promising leads into pilots with Fastned.
- Internal coordination and requirement specification: Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and charging manufacturers. Clearly communicate Fastned's specific requirements for DC chargers to ensure they meet our high standards.
- Influence Next-Generation chargers: Work closely with manufacturers to steer the technology, design and functionality of the next generation of chargers, ensuring they are better tailored to Fastned's needs.
- Technical support and knowledge sharing: Provide technical assistance to internal teams (Public Affairs, Construction Management, Operations,...). More broadly, you will be charged with elevating technical knowledge about charging technology within the organization.
- Representative in industry associations: Represent Fastned in technical steering groups like CharIN & the likes and proactively bring forward proposals that help Fastned fulfill its mission.
- Collaboration on energy solutions: Tandem with Grid Capacity & Energy Storage Manager and the Network Operations team on integrating battery technology and ensuring compatibility with our charging network topology.