Markus Kopko, PgMP

Coach, Speaker & Trusted Guide for Human-Centered PM Excellence 

Markus Kopko is a seasoned expert in project, program, and portfolio management with over two decades of experience in shaping strategic transformation across industries. As Principal Consultant,  founder of „MP4PM – Method Power for Project Management“ – (www.mp4pm.club ) – and content creator, he has supported countless professionals on their journey toward PMI certification (e.g. PMP, PgMP) and practical excellence in applying global standards (e.g. PMBoK Guide, ITIL etc.) in their daily work.

A trusted advisor and international speaker, Markus served on the PMI Review Team for the PMBOK® Guide – 7th Edition, contributes to the Core Development Team of the upcoming PMI Standard on AI in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, and regularly publishes thought leadership content on integrating modern methodologies with real-world delivery.

Markus specializes in strategic program management, lifecycle governance, stakeholder alignment, and benefits realization. He is widely recognized for translating complex frameworks into actionable practices, helping organizations align execution with strategic intent – especially in AI-driven environments.

He holds certifications including PMP®, PgMP®, and is also a Certified AI Transformation Lead (C-AITL by USAII). Markus shares his expertise through global PMI communities, keynote contributions, and coaching – always with one core principle: Lead with empathy. Empower with trust. Show up human — every single day.

Authored Articles

Strategic AI in Portfolio Management

By Markus Kopko
If projects are how organizations deliver change, then portfolios are how they make bets on the future. That’s where Artificial Intelligence steps in—not to override leadership judgement, but to augment it with unprecedented clarity, foresight, and alignment.

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Speaker Spotlight: Markus Kopko

In his session, Project & Program Management in the Age of AI Agents: Are You Ready for the Organizational Shift?, Markus explores how intelligent agents are transforming project management.

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