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Information Technology Manager || Senior Program Manager || Senior Project Manager || Agile Scrum Lead

In operation since 1962, Shopko has two divisions, including ShopKo and ShopKo Express Rx. It employs more than 16,000 individuals in over 13 states and operates nearly 135 stores. ShopKo is a part of Sun Capital Partners, which is one of the leading private investment firms that focuses on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt and a variety of other investments. ShopKo operates various multidepartment retail stores that offer a range of home, family basics, casual apparel, health care and seasonal products. It offers products of various brands, including Nike, adidas, Reebok, Kitchen Aid, FisherPrice and Sony. In addition, its privatelabel brands include Baileys Point, NorthCrest, Energy Zone, Soft Sensations, Soon to Be and Green Soda. ShopKo has a location in Menasha, Wis.

Strategic leader with 25+ years of Information Technology experience including 8+ years as a member of the IT Senior Leadership Team of a 3 billion dollar retail company focused on pharmacy and optical chain systems and 12+ years of project management. Key strengths include: successful project delivery, collaboration, client and vendor relationships, contract negotiations, project financials and annual budget management, technology roadmap planning, team management and development, process improvement, IT applications development and production support team leadership with focus on customer service and quality assurance.