Brian Cooper

Background

About Brian Cooper

I am an award-winning, innovative program leader who focuses on strategic program management, risk mitigation, and analytic capabilities. Dynamic, outgoing, and collaborative, I am deeply committed to establishing a positive work environment while serving as a trusted resource and subject matter expert for senior executives. My key strengths, characteristics and attributes include the following:* Accomplished leader of highly complex program management initiatives in large, diversified organizations * History of leading through collaboration and influence, including ability to listen, adapt, and establish cohesive teams * Deep knowledge and expertise in change management principles and methodologies, customer experience, and ability to develop new programs to generate excitement and engagement * Adept at driving continuous improvements via standardization, end-to-end optimization, lean, and advanced technologies * Exceptional leadership skills; able to manage change effectively, achieve influence through interpersonal skills, and lead multiple teams / processes, creating effective, action-oriented teams * Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to a variety of situations, businesses, initiatives, and technologies * Expertise in establishing trusted internal /external relationships and achieving influence with stakeholders across functions * Highly skilled in identifying and understanding stakeholder needs and discerning how to engage and partner * Experience includes multimillion-dollar budget management and highly complex project management initiatives * Possess a highly collaborative work style that includes working effectively across all organizational levels * Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to senior executives and conveying complex information in a clear, concise manner