Capital Strategy Manager

The Kroger Co. • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Corporate Capital Strategy Manager develops and executes enterprise-wide strategies for maintenance capital investments across all retail divisions. The role collaborates with stakeholders to build asset-level strategies that optimize capital allocation, track end-of-life assets, and use maintenance data to support equipment replacement decisions. It leads equipment lifecycle analyses using asset age, expected lifespan, and maintenance history to forecast capital needs and ensure efficient resource use. The position partners with division leaders, maintenance teams, and finance to align decisions with corporate objectives and long-term asset sustainability, while demonstrating the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or a comparable related field, or equivalent field experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in capital management.
• Strong knowledge of lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and building-envelope standards.
• Strong knowledge of dispatch operations, maintenance systems, and safety regulations.
• Proven experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), dispatch software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sound business judgment and ability to work successfully with professionals across levels, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Ability to manage multiple departments and simultaneous projects and effectively delegate work.
• Strong financial skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years of experience building strategies around capital project development.
• Experience as a Maintenance Manager, Facility Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Assistant Construction Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Corporate Capital Execution Manager.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an asset-level maintenance capital strategy in collaboration with retail divisions, aligned with enterprise goals.
• Conduct equipment lifecycle analyses using age, expected lifespan, and maintenance data to forecast capital needs and replacement schedules.
• Use maintenance spending and projected costs to determine when replacement is more cost-effective than continued repairs.
• Establish and maintain systems to track end-of-life assets and integrate maintenance data for proactive replacement planning.
• Partner with division leaders, maintenance teams, and finance to gather input, share insights, and build consensus on capital strategy decisions.
• Develop models and tools to forecast enterprise maintenance capital needs for annual budgeting and long-term planning.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership on capital strategy outcomes, asset health, and forecasted needs.
• Implement capital-planning process improvements using technology and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure capital strategy activities comply with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and training on capital strategy principles, lifecycle analysis, and data utilization.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Travel independently up to 30%.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and other purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to training programs and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager