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ABOUT ME
Hi! It's so nice to meet you! My name is Celina and I live in McKinney Texas with my husband and two dogs.
I have had the opportunity to live in many cities across Texas and found my home in North Texas. I have been working for the University of North Texas for the last 5 years and I'm so encouraged by the students, faculty, and staff members that I get to meet every day. They are the reason I enjoy being the leader of the IT project management team. Everything the team does is to make the student's lives easier and the faculty and staff's work more effective.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and hiking with my dogs. I also enjoy yoga, going to concerts, and various forms of crafting.
If you're ever at the UNT System Business Services Center in Denton, please come by and say hello!
EXPERIENCE
Associate Director of IT Project Management
I am currently the Associate Director of IT Project Management at the University of North Texas System. As a professional project manager and director, I play a vital role in the organization by effectively training my teams in Business Analysis, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. With knowledge and experience, I ensure that they are equipped with the necessary resources, knowledge, and skills to successfully complete projects. My goal is to provide value to my team members and to the organization.
Project Management Team Lead
My career at the University of North Texas System started as a contributor to the Project Management team. I was hired to begin adding Agile methodology into the IT project office as a means to expand their project practices. I was soon leading the project team as the department shifted its resources. I helped to create a strong team that works directly with our business partners to create better relationships and to deliver more effectively.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree in Psychology
1997
University of North Texas
Master's degree in Learning Technologies
2024
Education
Certifications
Experience
Project Management Professional, 2016
Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP, 2019
SAFe Agilist 4, 2017
Scrum Master, 2014
University of North Texas
Associate Director of IT Project Management
2018-Present
Pier 1 Imports
IT Project Manager
2010-2018
Contact Information
email: celina.saavedra@untsystem.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celinasaavedrapmp