It Store Technology Deployment Analyst (Remote Eligible)

Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position.
This position reports to the Store Technology Manager.
Provide intermediate technical support as well as installation and administrative assistance related to internal and external communications, vendor management, and store system setup to ensure that all scopes of work are completed on time and in full. The Analyst acts as a contact for various Field Services programs for both banners. Supports the Company’s growth initiatives such as New Stores, Relocations, Expansions, Self-Checkout, Store Renovations, Store Closing and other special projects that require IT Field Service Providers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities - Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance

Financial

• Assist Project Manager with verifying and creating change order PO’s based on specific guidelines. Including but not limited to travel requests, additional lifts, additional labor hours, etc.
• Track all disputed change orders to resolution.
• Create Requisitions for replacing equipment, including requisition returns.

Technology Deployment

• Verify all Project Coordinator tasks are being completed accordingly.
• Ability to read and interpret store layout plans to determine scope of work for successful installation.
• Submit/escalate service requests to all 3rd party vendors.
• Assist Project Manager in providing reporting to key stakeholders of any technology issues preventing stores from operating at full capacity.
• Installation Technology liaison between vendor partners and internal business units including Finance, Real Estate and Store Operations.
• Track all deployment related IT issues to full closure before handoff to Day2+ support.
• Consistently monitor store technology on time and in full (OTIF) for new stores, renovations, relocations, and closings to meet targeted opening dates.
• Monitor & troubleshoot any network, hardware or software related issues for RENS prior to stores opens with vendors and/or store personnel.
• Provide accurate and timely communications, tracks resolves and/or escalates deployment related issues appropriately.

Vendor Governance

• Work with Project Management on gathering metrics as it pertains to construction delays, permits, lift rentals, travel and other change orders as identified for meeting.
• Follow-up on all action items that are identified during quarterly reviews and prepare to discuss during meetings.
• Schedule meetings, create Agendas and document minutes for quarterly business reviews with key vendor partners.

Other Responsibilities

• Create Service Now Requests for all new hires.
• Responsible for creating/updating Standard Operating Procedures for IT Store Technology, submit to Manager for review and upload to Service Now Knowledgebase.
• Support the daily operations of the Field Services Department by responding to user requests for ad hoc project & support analysis.
• Responsible for creating/updating Installation, Cabling and Troubleshooting Manuals for 3rd Party Vendors.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

• Experience working with external vendors
• Troubleshooting experience, a plus
• Microsoft Office Applications, a plus
• Customer service experience
• 3-5+ years of related work experience

Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required.
Results Oriented

• Ability to take Initiative with Confidence
• Goal-Oriented
• Ability to work productively, both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to Detail
• Priority Setting
• Strong Communication Skills
• Time Management / Multi-Tasking
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills

This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.

• Pay Rate - $69K-$74K- based on experience + bonus + RSUs
• The company offers Health, Dental, & Vision, flexible spending account, life and disability insurance benefits, 401k plan, 2 weeks of PTO & 7 paid holidays annually, and an employee stock purchase plan.