Dessarie Dee Saenz
El Paso,TX
Summary
Project Management professional with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution, with a strong focus on operational delivery, risk mitigation, and cost control. Proven ability to act as the central point of coordination across stakeholders, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned to business objectives. Experienced in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, change impacts, and stakeholder communication in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Portfolio Manager
GECU
El Paso, TX
04.2022 - 04.2026
- Served as the primary point of coordination across business units, IT, vendors, and leadership, ensuring alignment and execution of enterprise initiatives
- Led end-to-end project execution, from intake through delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and operational requirements
- Developed and maintained project schedules, execution plans, and progress tracking, proactively identifying risks impacting delivery
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings (operations, vendors, and support teams) to track progress and resolve execution challenges
- Identified, documented, and mitigated project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring transparency and timely escalation
- Partnered with teams to resolve operational constraints, delays, and system limitations, minimizing disruption to delivery timelines
- Managed change requests and scope adjustments, analyzing impact to cost, timeline, and resources
- Supported cost awareness and operational efficiency initiatives, contributing to improved project outcomes and resource utilization
- Led a large-scale core system conversion, coordinating multiple stakeholders to ensure successful execution and operational readiness
Project Manager
ADP
El Paso, TX
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed multiple concurrent implementation projects, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with customer requirements
- Acted as a central communication point between internal teams and clients, providing status updates and resolving issues
- Developed detailed project plans, schedules, and execution tracking tools
- Monitored project risks, scope changes, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain delivery timelines
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflow and successful project completion
Project Manager II
GECU
El Paso, TX
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Planned and executed enterprise projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals, timelines, and compliance requirements
- Acted as liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure clear communication and execution alignment
- Managed project schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations across multiple departments
- Facilitated regular status meetings to track progress and resolve blockers across teams
- Led risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution throughout project lifecycles
- Evaluated and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and execution consistency
- Delivered executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and financial impacts
Sr. Financial Analyst / Business Analyst
Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HACEP)
El Paso, TX
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Analyzed financial performance, budgets, and forecasts to support cost control and strategic decision-making
- Identified cost drivers and implemented efficiency improvements to optimize resource utilization
- Supported large-scale initiatives by providing financial insights and risk analysis
- Coordinated project schedules and milestones for a large-scale transformation initiative, ensuring delivery of key objectives
- Facilitated collaboration across operations, construction, IT, and external stakeholders
- Led requirements gathering and supported system implementation and process improvements
Business / Planning Analyst II
Boeing Company
El Paso, TX
05.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for complex programs
- Performed earned value management, variance analysis, and risk assessments
- Delivered performance reporting and insights to support project profitability and execution decisions
- Supported cross-functional initiatives to improve operational efficiency and cost management
Education
MBA -
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2017
BBA -
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2010
Skills
- MS Project
- Smartsheet
- Planview PPM Pro
- Power BI
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Earned Value Management Certification
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Project Planning & Execution
- Stakeholder Coordination, Risk & Issue Management
- Schedule & Cost Control, Change Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership, Operational Process Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting, Customer/Client Communication
Timeline
Project Portfolio Manager
GECU
04.2022 - 04.2026
Project Manager
ADP
08.2021 - 02.2022
Project Manager II
GECU
08.2017 - 07.2021
Sr. Financial Analyst / Business Analyst
Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HACEP)
01.2014 - 08.2017
Business / Planning Analyst II
Boeing Company
05.2010 - 01.2014
MBA -
University of Texas At El Paso
BBA -
New Mexico State University