Shane Cooper
About Shane Cooper
Shane Cooper is a Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in SAP. He has extensive experience in IT operations and project management across various sectors, including manufacturing and mining, with a career spanning over two decades in notable organizations.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Shane Cooper serves as Director, SAP at KPMG Australia since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Perth, Western Australia. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in managing IT operations and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to drive strategic initiatives and support client needs.
Previous Experience in ERP Project Management
Prior to his current position, Shane Cooper held various roles in ERP project management. He worked at Programmed as ERP Project Manager for D365 from 2018 to 2020 in Perth. He also served as Project Manager for Project Discovery at South32 from 2020 to 2021 and as Principal Production Systems Operations at BHP from 2016 to 2017.
Educational Background
Shane Cooper studied at the University of Technology Sydney, where he earned a Master's degree in Information Technology from 1993 to 1996. He also attended The University of Queensland, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Chemistry, Maths, and Computing from 1984 to 1987.
Expertise in IT Operations and ERP Technologies
Shane Cooper possesses extensive experience in managing IT operations across enterprise and manufacturing/mining production systems. He has implementation experience in various ERP technologies, covering areas such as supply chain, enterprise asset management, finance, procurement, and HR/payroll. His background includes a strong focus on professional services sales and contract negotiation.
Notable Projects and Client Engagements
Throughout his career, Shane Cooper has worked on significant programs and projects for various organizations, including Air New Zealand, AirServices Australia, and the Australian Defence. His roles have involved client management and business development, contributing to the successful delivery of large-scale initiatives.