Vincent Rice
Mullica Hill
Summary
Experienced Sr. Program Manager with expertise in agile methodologies and strategic planning, managing a $40M portfolio at Blue Origin. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative products, leveraging strong communication and data analysis skills to drive impactful decisions. Recognized for fostering collaboration and achieving organizational goals through analytical and results-oriented approaches. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, excelling in unsupervised environments and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Program Manager – New Product Development Lead/PMO
Blue Origin
09.2022 - Current
- Executed three roles simultaneously, prioritizing stakeholders and ensuring timely deliverables.
- Directed a $40M portfolio, maintaining budgets and staffing for 6-10 projects.
- Guided new product development from concept to demo for a 20-member team.
- Implemented business operating systems, including PMRs and offsites.
- Supervised a team of 7-9 in aerospace engineering and business case development.
- Influenced decisions using technical data across diverse disciplines.
- Created agile processes for a 40-member team post-reorganization in under one month.
Chief of Staff – Project Engineer Stf.
Lockheed Martin
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw executive communications to facilitate informed decision-making processes.
- Led team in timely completion of monthly program reviews and executive meetings.
- Developed presentation materials and executive summaries for senior leadership and stakeholders, including C-Suite.
- Organized timelines and deliverables to support project management efforts.
- Managed communications between executive office and senior leaders to ensure alignment.
- Prepared meeting agendas, notes, and briefing materials for effective discussions.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to define organizational goals and strategic objectives.
- Addressed team gaps to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
Materials Engineer – Materials Engineer Stf.
Lockheed Martin
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Participated in Executive Development class of 2020, collaborating for constructive feedback and leadership growth.
- Led Airframe Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Thermal Protection System for Army projectile projects to deliver airframe product.
- Supported Phase I and $100 million Phase II proposal efforts.
- Served as Control Account Manager for $4.2 million
- Interfaced directly with Army Customer, delivering briefings, customer updates, and foster customer relations.
Mechanical/Materials Engineer – Mechanical Engineer Sr.
Lockheed Martin
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Oversaw thermal protection system development for LM Space and corporate hypersonic IRAD programs.
- Directed $1.0M effort as Technical Lead; supported $3.5M efforts as Deputy IPT Lead.
- Led process development and material testing of Carbon-Carbon across diverse configurations.
- Delivered briefings to upper management and customers, influencing strategic direction and securing funding.
- Tracked earned value metrics and IRAD schedules while contributing to technical projects.
- Managed cross-functional team addressing thermal-mechanical design challenges for Army medium caliber project.
- Executed six arc jet tests on schedule, critical for booster and re-entry vehicle design validation.
- Facilitated risk reduction initiatives by creating a comprehensive material database, enhancing efficiency.
Mechanical Engineer
Lockheed Martin
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversaw ~$1.5M as Deputy Control Account Manager, ensuring financial accountability.
- Led Small Business Innovation and Research activities at Lockheed Martin facility to drive strategic initiatives.
- Conducted structural and material analyses for hypersonic and re-entry vehicle programs.
- Analyzed test data to establish material properties and design allowables per A-basis, B-basis, and CHM-17 standards.
Education
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Villanova University
Villanova, PA12.2019
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Pennsylvania State University
Erie, PA05.2013
Skills
- Agile tools and methodologies
- Project management and leadership
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Strategic planning and execution
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Technical writing and communication
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- Data analysis with MATLAB and R
- Presentation design and delivery
- Software tools: JIRA, Confluence, Box, Abaqus, NX, ANSYS, Cameo, ModelCenter
Awards
- Nebula Award, 2024, First awardee of Business Unit’s “Nebula Award” for demonstrating Blue Origin company principles
- Strengthen Our Foundation
- 2022
- 2021
- Evolving our Culture, 2019
- Multiple individual contributor employee awards, Throughout employment at Lockheed Martin and Blue Origin
Tools Skills
- Proficient in Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Box
- Proficient in Abaqus, NX, ANSYS, I-deas FEM, MATLAB, Cameo, ModelCenter, R-Language, Microsoft Products (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.) with excellent technical writing and presentation skills
Leadership Roles
Communications lead, Lockheed Martin New Employees of Space System Company (NESSC), 2013-2015, Conducted various site and hardware tours for customers/suppliers while mentoring and training new hires and peers
Accomplishments
· First awardee of Business Unit’s “Nebula Award” (2024) for demonstrating Blue Origin company principles
· Strengthen Our Foundation (2022, 2021), Evolving our Culture (2019) awards from VP and Directors
· Multiple individual contributor employee awards throughout employment at Lockheed Martin and Blue Origin
Timeline
Sr. Program Manager – New Product Development Lead/PMO
Blue Origin
09.2022 - Current
Chief of Staff – Project Engineer Stf.
Lockheed Martin
02.2021 - 08.2022
Materials Engineer – Materials Engineer Stf.
Lockheed Martin
02.2020 - 01.2021
Mechanical/Materials Engineer – Mechanical Engineer Sr.
Lockheed Martin
07.2017 - 02.2020
Mechanical Engineer
Lockheed Martin
07.2015 - 06.2017
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Villanova University
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Pennsylvania State University