Thomas Rice

About Thomas Rice

I’m a business automation, solution architect, and delivery leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations turn complex challenges into scalable, practical solutions. I specialize in using Microsoft technologies, especially the Power Platform, to simplify processes, improve delivery speed, and drive measurable business outcomes.Currently, I serve as a Senior IT Application Project Manager at EMCOR Facilities Services, where I’ve helped transform how teams build and deliver solutions through low‑code and no‑code approaches. In parallel, I act as a Solutions Architect and subject‑matter expert, guiding teams on architecture, governance, and best practices to ensure solutions are secure, sustainable, and built for scale.I’m a Microsoft Community Super User and a strong advocate for lifelong learning. My continuous investment in learning across project management, automation, and enterprise platforms reflects my belief that great solutions come from staying curious, adaptable, and hands‑on.I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, mentoring others, and building solutions that deliver real, measurable value for customers, stakeholders, and the business.

Experience

1. Senior IT Application Project Manager

   EMCOR Facilities Services

   Jun 2023 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Lead the delivery of business automation and application solutions with a strong focus on Microsoft Power Automate and the Power Platform, helping teams streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and improve reliability at enterprise scale. Directly lead a team of Power Platform developers, providing technical guidance, prioritization, and delivery oversight across multiple automation initiatives.Partner closely with business and IT stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical, secure, and scalable solutions. Serve as a trusted advisor on automation strategy, solution design, and governance, ensuring Power Automate–based solutions are built for sustainability, operational excellence, and long‑term business value.

Education

• University of Notre Dame

  Leadership & Management

• Harvard Extension School

  Project Management

Skills

• Driving Results
• Team Leadership
• Machine Learning
• Budgets
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Negotiation
• Data Science
• Process Improvement
• Transportation
• Ggplot2
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Sql
• Microsoft Excel
• Vendor Management
• R
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategy
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Transportation Management
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Logistics Management
• Project Management
• Customer Experience
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Training
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Outsourcing
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Team Management
• Microsoft Visual Studio R Tools
• Azure Machine Learning Studio