Capital Strategy Manager

Kroger Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking a Corporate Capital Strategy Manager to lead enterprise-wide maintenance capital strategies across retail divisions. You will partner with division leaders, maintenance teams, and finance to optimize asset lifecycles, forecast capital needs, and drive data-driven replacement decisions.

Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential. The role requires navigating complex stakeholder environments, developing scalable models, and delivering clear reporting to executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, construction, or related field.
• 7+ years in capital management or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and building envelope standards.
• Experience in SOP development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS, dispatch software, and Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Build an asset-level strategy for maintenance capital across divisions.
• Conduct lifecycle analyses to forecast capital needs and replacement schedules.
• Develop models to forecast maintenance capital and support budgeting.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Dispatch software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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
• 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 243887
• Job Category Facility Eng/Construction/Maintenance
• Posting Date 10/22/2026, 09:18 PM
• Locations 1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll 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.
• 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.

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!