Paul Cohen Email & Phone Number

Alameda, CA, US

Co-founder and leader rooted in our passion to advise organizations around the world on a simplified approach to the practice of OKR methodology using our proven Best Self to Best Possible Outcomes model of focusing on people, strategy and outcomes to achieve your strategic initiatives. Our actual material experience in the practices of change management.

I am actively sharing my subject matter expertise in both strategy execution and OKR methodology with C-suite and senior leadership members through my lectures supporting the Results Management Executive certification program. Being a graduate myself of the inaugural cohort, I also offer ongoing guidance and coaching for the 200+ graduates.

Redwood City, California, US

• Passionate Strategy Execution and OKR Methodology ExpertDedicated to igniting global enthusiasm among thousands of individuals and organizations for achieving their strategic priorities and maximizing outcomes through.
• Results Management Executive Certification: Cultivates domain expertise and leadership skills in C-Suite and senior leaders through an intensive seven-month program.
• OKR Coach Certification: Equips future results management leaders with skills to champion outcome-oriented practices and drive OKR adoption.
• OKR Advanced Coach Certification: Enhances expertise in advanced strategies and techniques for effective strategy execution.
• Outcome Mindset Method: Guides leaders in mobilizing their organizations to set ambitious outcomes with accountability, clarity, and transparency.Focused on fostering transformative leadership and driving successful.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Champion a culture of accountability, alignment, growth mindset and radical transparency through achievement of objectives and key results at all team levels of the company.
• Implemented and progressed strategy execution and OKR methodology maturity across Juniper.
• Partnered weekly with CEO staff to drive focus and execution on company level OKRs and those at the levels below.
• Drove the adoption towards a new digital operating model which included, OKRs, strategy and business planning, RAPID decision making framework and post mortems.
• Ambassador for Juniper’s global inclusion and global initiative.
• Annual sponsor and mentor of high school senior work program and summer intern programs.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Assured company imperatives and financial plans, executed with accountability and full transparency.
• Designed and maintained a weekly Executive Committee framework for business and operational execution, governance, and prioritization for CEO staff.
• Identified required escalations and facilitated appropriate mitigation plans.
• Assisted in development of continuous improvement for business operations framework and processes.
• Created and facilitated employee communities to support specific business needs: e.g., Chief of Staff and Program Management groups.
• Defined and managed operationalization of cross functional business teams focused on strategy execution.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Assured alignment, optimization, and acceleration of current and new business models.
• Implemented new framework for business model definition and governance with significant opportunity to impact Juniper’s growth.
• Aligned new framework and understanding of business models to support strategic direction.
• Assessed resource requirements and capabilities to set clear priorities and the right level of investment.
• Led discussion on strategic long-term sustaining model for future growth.
• Defined KPIs that measured end to end benefits of new business models.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Assured alignment, optimization and acceleration of strategic Engineering programs that moved the needle for customers and Juniper. Awarded Juniper recognition for key deliverables while in this role.
• RoHS 2 Compliance – Owned program implementation for this key Engineering initiative.
• Executed on-time delivery of all NPIs required to launch Juniper’s new strategic product portfolio.
• Developed, deployed, tracked, and exceeded data-driven KPIs.
• Maximized revenue protection while minimizing operational costs through portfolio transitions.
• Ensured product transitions representing an overall 50% reduction in the number of active SKUs.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Managed company-wide business transformation program with direct responsibility for team of BSA’s and indirect PM’s.
• Drove initial 70% reduction in the number of systems, tools and plug-ins utilized to run the business.
• Converted Oracle to SAP ERP providing scalable growth and systems stability.
• Built a new culture of continuous improvement and accountability with commitment to ongoing quarterly releases of future processes, procedures, and policies.
• Managed supply chain visibility partner and tool to consolidate data, leading to significant reductions in lead times, spot shortages, excess and obsolete write-offs.
• Managed availability and stability of required systems and tools utilized for running the business during transformation program quarterly releases.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Managed Juniper’s external manufacturing partners and internal organizations for improved enhancements and efficiencies within Juniper’s Supply Chain Operations.
• Developed tools, reports, and metrics to identify, analyze, and solve business process problems.
• Implemented new processes to strengthen OEM partnerships and optimize ROI related to resource allocations.
• Developed disaster recovery and business continuity plans for Juniper and supply chain suppliers.
• Implemented enhanced processes and compliance tools related to COO and TAA business requirements.
• Facilitated implementation of new e-commerce platform for Juniper third party software licensing and sales.

San Francisco, California, US

• Managed all supply chain and operation functions within a start-up environment. Drove multiple cross-functional projects relating to supplier, e-Commerce and outsourcing of services. Scoped, negotiated, and implemented:
• Outsourcing of Product Development services to partner in China - 70% annual savings.
• Outsourcing of IT infrastructure and desktop support to local partner - 50% annual savings
• FedEx Service Agreement – 75% annual savings
• Product material – 50% annual savings
• Magento e-commerce platform for web store

San Jose, CA, US

• Increasing responsibilities as people manager for global replication, turnkeys, e-Commerce, and services suppliers supporting $3.5B+ in annual revenues; implemented and managed multiple process reengineering projects.
• Investigated and implemented direct cost reduction projects company-wide resulting in $10M in annual savings over last three years: challenged current practices and procedures for improved cost structures and process.
• Reengineered product release and lifecycle processes; managed new processes/procedures for new business requirements/acquisitions in support of 400+ products.
• Authored and implemented multiple standard operating procedures (SOPs) on material resource planning (MRP), forecasting, purchasing, new product releases, product lifecycle, inventory management and documentation which.
• Managed group with highest percentage of promoted workers; career development plans and one-on-ones
• Selected as Chairperson for Adobe Employee Volunteer Council; hosted first Adobe Global Volunteer Summit.

Double Ba, Operations Research And Physcology

Certifciate In E-Commerce

Certificate In Project Management