Capital Strategy Manager

The Corporate Capital Strategy Manager is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide strategies for maintenance capital investments across all retail divisions. This role collaborates with stakeholders to build asset-level strategies that optimize capital allocation, track end-of-life assets, and leverage maintenance data for data-driven decisions on equipment replacement. The manager will lead lifecycle analyses of equipment, using age, expected lifespan, and maintenance history to forecast capital needs and ensure efficient use of resources. This position serves as a key partner to division leaders, maintenance teams, and finance, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and long-term asset sustainability. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain an asset-level strategy for maintenance capital, collaborating with all retail divisions to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
Conduct comprehensive lifecycle analyses on all equipment, factoring in age, expected lifespan, and maintenance data to forecast capital needs and replacement schedules.
Utilize maintenance spend and projected costs to identify when equipment replacement is more cost-effective than continued repairs, ensuring optimal capital allocation.
Establish and maintain systems to track end-of-life assets, integrating maintenance data to support proactive replacement planning.
Partner with division leaders, maintenance teams, and finance to gather input, share insights, and drive consensus on capital strategy decisions.
Develop models and tools to forecast maintenance capital needs across the enterprise, supporting annual budgeting and long-term planning.
Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership, summarizing capital strategy outcomes, asset health, and forecasted needs.
Champion and implement process improvements in capital planning, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure all capital strategy activities comply with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance and training to team members and stakeholders on capital strategy principles, lifecycle analysis, and data utilization.
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
Travel independently up to 30%
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications

Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience (or equivalent field experience)
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 in 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.
Demonstrated sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of professionals, backgrounds, and perspectives
Ability to manage multiple departments and simultaneous projects, as well as effectively delegate work
Strong financial skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to climb ladders and stairs
Desired
7+ years of experience building strategies around capital project development
Experience as Maintenance Manager, Facility Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Assistant Construction Manager, Sr. Project Manager or Corporate Capital Execution Manager

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!
What you’ll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. Well help you thrive, with access to:
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
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