Sara Gallagher is President of The Persimmon Group and a recognized expert in PMO leadership, project portfolio management, and strategy execution.
Sara helps organizations transform their Project Management Offices into high-impact engines for business value, drawing on more than 15 years of experience advising executives and leading enterprise projects.
A frequent speaker, author, and instructor, Sara has contributed to PMI’s global standards, taught thousands of professionals through her Udemy courses, and delivered keynotes on PMO transformation and the future of project leadership. She is known for making complex project management concepts clear, actionable, and engaging.
Based in Tulsa and a graduate of Emory University, Sara is also the creator of the “Big Dumb Questions” newsletter on LinkedIn.
Sara’s work blends the disciplines of project management and organizational effectiveness, with a focus on:
Sara’s consulting portfolio spans a wide range of industries—including energy, finance, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and technology—where she partners with both Fortune 500 powerhouses and fast-moving startups.
Her experience cuts across project types, from industrial mega-projects and enterprise software rollouts to HR and people transformation initiatives.
Whether the challenge is scale, speed, or stakeholder complexity, Sara brings a strategic, systems-minded approach that helps organizations turn complexity into clarity—and ambitious ideas into measurable progress.
Sara is a captivating speaker! She regularly delivers keynotes and executive workshops on project leadership, culture building, and the human side of transformation.
To inquire about a session for your team or event, contact Jill Nickerson, Director for TPG Speakers.
