Pedro
Serrador
I combine 25+ years of experience in engineering, consulting, and academia to help teams deliver successful projects on time, on budget, and with measurable impact. From Agile frameworks to project success metrics, I bring both data and direction to organizations navigating complexity.
Guiding Projects. Elevating Teams. Creating Impact.
Pedro Serrador is a seasoned strategic advisor, educator, researcher, and project leader with over 25 years of experience spanning engineering, consulting, and academia. His career journey has been defined by a consistent mission: helping organizations deliver complex initiatives with clarity, structure, and measurable outcomes.
From leading multimillion-dollar programs to mentoring future professionals, Pedro is known for turning ambiguity into actionable strategy. He combines rigorous data-driven thinking with a deep understanding of people and systems. Whether in classrooms or C-suites, he empowers teams to navigate change with confidence and precision.
At the core of his work lies a belief: successful transformation begins with asking the right questions and solving the right problems.
Publications
Agile, Traditional, and Hybrid Approaches to Project Success: Is Hybrid a Poor Second Choice?
A large-scale study comparing Agile, traditional, and hybrid methodologies in achieving project success, questioning whether hybrid is truly a “second-best” approach.
Project Management Journal
March 2021
Co-authored: Gemino, A., Horner Reich, B., & Serrador, P. M.
Does Agile Work? – A Quantitative Analysis of Agile Project Success
A large-scale empirical study assessing the effectiveness of Agile methodologies in delivering project outcomes. A widely cited and impactful contribution to Agile research.
International Journal of Project Management
March 1, 2015
Co-authored
The Relationship Between Project Success and Project Efficiency
This paper examines how project efficiency (on-time/on-budget) relates to broader definitions of success. A foundational piece that reframes how we evaluate project performance.
Project Management Journal
February 1, 2015
Co-authored
When Agile Works: Unveiling the Secrets to Agile Success
An empirical investigation into the factors that determine when Agile methodologies succeed, offering key insights for project managers and organizations.
Engineering Management Journal
02 Jul 2025
Co-authored: Serrador, P., & Zadeh, A. A.
Project Planning and Project Success: The 25% Solution
Based on research from 1,300+ global projects, this book reveals the optimum balance between planning and execution. Offers actionable frameworks across industries, backed by data and literature from over 270 sources.
Auerbach Publications
November 14, 2014
Solo Author
The Impact of Planning on Project Success: A Literature Review
A comprehensive synthesis of prior research confirming the link between thoughtful planning and successful project outcomes.
Journal of Modern Project Management
November 1, 2013
Clients I've Worked With
25+
Years of Experience
Delivering impactful strategies in academia, consulting, and engineering.
60+
Projects Lead
Spanning Agile, transformation, and infrastructure locally and globally.
98%
Client Satisfaction
Trusted by leaders, teams, and institutions across multiple industries.