Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher is a seasoned Senior IT Manager at Protiviti, specializing in SAP Security and Risk with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA transformation. With over a decade of experience, she has led transformative projects across industries including aerospace, defense, consumer products, and electric vehicle manufacturing. Stephanie’s expertise encompasses designing SOD-compliant SAP systems, optimizing security frameworks, and guiding comprehensive testing phases, ensuring secure and efficient ERP implementations. She is also deeply involved in internal team development, fostering collaboration and advancing Protiviti’s Business Platform Transformation initiatives. Throughout her career, Stephanie has spearheaded global SAP security redesigns, leveraging her knowledge of SAP, IAM, and role design to create scalable, secure solutions. She has been instrumental in aligning technology with business objectives, enabling organizations to achieve operational excellence while maintaining robust security standards. Her hands-on leadership in major upgrades, including SAP S/4HANA implementations, highlights her commitment to bridging technology and business for smarter solutions. Outside of her professional achievements, Stephanie is committed to giving back through volunteering, including disaster relief efforts in USVI and educational support in Guatemala. A Delaware native, she combines her technical acumen with a passion for mentoring, advocacy, and promoting representation for women in tech, inspiring the next generation of IT leaders.
• Find Your Path to SAP S/4HANA
• University of Delaware- B.S.
• Deans List
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association
• America's SAP User Group
• All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response
• Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Wilmington
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my lifelong passion for technology and building relationships, and to the incredible mentors who have guided me along the way. I love working in global technology, helping clients, and hoping to help encourage other women to 'take up space' in a predominantly male-dominated field.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering tech is quiet their self-doubt and not be afraid to take up space where they have earned it.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge—and opportunity—in my field is thriving as a woman in a male-dominated industry while delivering the best outcomes for my clients.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are family, authenticity, and encouragement—I cherish time with my husband and two dogs, Layla and Millie, love traveling to different countries to explore food and culture and enjoy refurnishing antique furniture to 'give it a new life' while maintaining its history.