Ori Vicente

About Ori Vicente

About Me:* I possess an exceptional record of achievement directing complex engineering projects and programs in the US, Europe, Middle East, South America, and Asia, with special expertise in organizational strategy, engineering processes, innovation, global product development, process optimization, and large-scale mechanical systems.* I excel at managing complete product life cycles from ideation through launch. My background includes directing critical initiatives and programs for established companies and startup organizations in multiple industries.* I\'m highly adept at building and leading top-performing, multi-disciplined, multi-country teams and administering project budgets.* I am a passionate inventor with 5 patents as lead inventor.* I hold an MS in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA with a concentration in International Business & Negotiations, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management, Logistics, and Production. Demonstrated Value: • Led the management and delivery of more than 80 domestic and international projects for companies. • Facilitated success by vetting and managing vendors in 15 countries to support product fabrication & installations. • Drove revenue growth by opening new markets in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. • Enabled millions of dollars in revenue by preparing winning proposals for multi-project contracts. • Streamlined workflows and reduced costs by improving financial reporting and introducing new procedures. • Developed valuable intellectual property for 3 companies, with multiple patents as lead inventor. • Increased efficiency by formulating and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices. Key Skills: Program Management – Project Management – Portfolio Management – 3D Modeling – Procurement – Sourcing – Cost Control – Customer Relations – Coaching & Training – Testing – Process Optimization – Problem Solving – Vendor Relations – Contract Negotiations – Strategic Planning – Budget Management – Resource Utilization **I am looking to expand my professional network and explore new opportunities. I can be reached at 85••••••29, o••••••••@gmail.com, or through LinkedIn\'s private messaging.**

Experience

1. Senior Portfolio Manager

   Revamp Engineering, Inc.

   Jan 2022 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   As a Sr. Portfolio Manager of Engineering, I currently oversee multiple project portfolios for this company specializing in engineering consulting for large utility-scale solar production plants. I direct contract governance, strategic planning, project scope and schedules, budgets, resourcing, risk management, engineering design, and construction support. I\'m responsible for >40 projects in total, ranging up to 100MW each. I carry out due diligence, inspections, testing, validation, and document control, and manage civil, structural, and electrical design. I supervise a team of project managers and project engineers working remotely throughout the US.Selected Accomplishments:• Promoted rapidly from Project Manager 3 to Senior Project Manager to Portfolio Manager.• Personally oversee the 3 largest project portfolios, totaling 40% of corporate revenue.• Enabled millions of dollars in new revenue by preparing proposals that resulted in >2 dozen new projects awarded.• Reduced man-hours by developing new forms and processes to streamline financial reporting and billing.• Improved financial accuracy by conducting budget and cash flow analyses, enhancing variance analysis for projects and portfolios, and developing reports for senior management.• Contributed to growth by effectively managing client relationships, which led to additional contracts.• Enhanced performance levels by working with human resources to create standard training materials and onboarding procedures, and to conduct new hire training.

Education

• University of San Diego School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2011 — 2013

• Catalan Institute of Technology

  Postgraduate Degree

  2002 — 2003

• Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

  Master of Science

• University of California San Diego

  Business Management Certificate

  2003 — 2004

Skills

• Product Development
• Product Management
• Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Manufacturing
• Marketing Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Engineering
• Operations Management
• Project Planning
• Integration
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Development