ASSOCIATE ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - Kroger Corporate

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where technology is the backbone of smooth operations? As our Associate Enterprise Technology Specialist, you'll be the driving force behind all the technology that keeps our stores operating efficiently. From managing vendors to rolling out the latest hardware upgrades, you'll ensure every system—from point-of-sale to self-checkout—is working perfectly. You'll troubleshoot issues, communicate updates with stakeholders, and make sure our customers have a seamless shopping experience. If you're a tech-savvy multitasker who thrives in a dynamic retail environment, this is the role for you!

Support the technology infrastructure within enterprise locations. Uphold technology policies and standards to ensure service level guidelines are met, and the overall technology outcomes are delivered on time. Foster communication and collaboration by supporting the Technology Leader in the role as the technology ambassador. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!Minimum
- Any experience in supporting a specific technology domain or system.
- Knowledge of Microsoft products.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Administrative and project management skills
- Ability to articulate technology information to all levels of the organization
- Communication skills to effectively share information with business leaders and stakeholders
- Knowledge and understanding of technology infrastructure, systems, procedures, and project life cycles

Desired
- Associate Degree a technology discipline or related certifications
- Any experience as a project manager
- Any retail technology knowledge
- Knowledge of Android, Apple, networking, PC, desktop, audio/video, telephony, end user software, and related hardware- Support and oversee technology deployments from end to end spanning multiple disciplines
- Facilitate project completion within each discipline to manage hardware installations, vendor partnerships, milestones, and enterprise rollout schedules
- Drive service level agreement (SLA) achievement and scope of work (SOW) for technology maintenance providers
- Communicate with business stakeholders and vendor partners to monitor progress and opportunities that require action
- Collaborate with technology partners to ensure systems are operating at the defined standards to create successful outcomes for our enterprise locations
- Support and provide guidance to local leadership ensuring all facets of technology implementations are provided within enterprise standards
- Collaborate vertically on multiple disciplines by sharing of knowledge to enable growth
- Coach and provide technology expertise to end users to create collaborative solutions
- Identify efficiencies that enable process improvement, change management, and growth within enterprise locations
- Provide annual infrastructure refresh needs, manage expenses, and identify cost savings
- Travel independently to enterprise locations
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation