ENTERPRISE NETWORK SPECIALIST at Kroger Corporate in compton, California

Job Description:

Are you a network aficionado with a curious mind and a knack for troubleshooting?

We're looking for a Network Wizard to oversee and elevate the network operations across multiple office and warehouse campuses. This role isn't just about managing connections - it's about curiosity, innovation, and finding clever solutions to keep our high-traffic environments running smoothly. If you're energized by optimizing systems, securing seamless connectivity, and ensuring operations are one step ahead, this could be the perfect fit.

Responsible for the technology infrastructure within enterprise locations. Drive technology policies and standards to ensure service level guidelines are met, and the overall technology outcomes are delivered on time and within budget. 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.Based in California, Ralph's merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Ralphs customers in over 180 stores throughout the state.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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 Ralphs family!

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.Minimum
- Any proven administrative and project management skills
- 2+ years of experience in supporting a specific technology domain or system
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Proven administrative and project management skills
- Ability to articulate technology information to all levels of the organization
- Advanced communication skills to effectively share information with business leaders and stakeholders
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of technology infrastructure, systems, procedures, and project life cycles

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree a technology discipline
- Any retail technology knowledge
- Any experience as a project manager- Oversee overall technology deployments from end to end spanning multiple disciplines
- Provide direction and partnership for project completion within each discipline to manage hardware installations, budget(s), 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
- Mentor entry level talent on multiple disciplines
- Coach and provide technology expertise to end users to create collaborative solutions
- Continuously develop efficiencies that enable process improvement, change management, and growth within enterprise locations
- Capture 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