Veronica Navarro

With over 6 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs across the automotive, tech, and aerospace industries, I’m a Senior Technical Program Manager passionate about building innovative systems that drive real-world impact. I specialize in managing the full program lifecycle—from strategy and roadmap development to cross-functional execution—while aligning technical efforts with high-level business goals.
 

I’m energized by challenges that require deep collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous process improvement. Whether launching new AI software onto public roads on the fully autonomous fleet at Zoox, leading high-revenue new product rollouts at Shutterfly, or driving mission-critical systems at Maxar, I thrive at the intersection of technology and operations.
 

My core strengths include:

• Strategic planning and milestone execution

• Software program leadership

• Agile project management and stakeholder alignment

• Risk mitigation, KPI definition, and performance optimization
 

I also bring full stack development knowledge (JavaScript, React.js, Python, SQL) and systems engineering expertise, enabling me to translate between technical and business teams effectively. I’m always looking for opportunities to innovate, mentor, and deliver scalable solutions that move the needle.

I bring over 6 years of progressive experience managing complex, cross-functional programs across the automotive, tech, and aerospace sectors.

Senior Technical Program Manager | Zoox

2021-2025

I led high-impact initiatives tied to vehicle platform development and service readiness, aligning cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic milestones for autonomous vehicle deployment.
 

Senior Program Manager | Shutterfly

2019-2021

I owned product roadmaps and led new product launches, driving over $17M in incremental revenue while implementing Agile methodologies to streamline execution across software and manufacturing teams. 

Systems Engineering & Program Manager | Maxar

2006-2019

My tenure at Maxar spanned technical and leadership roles—from systems engineering to program management—where I improved operational KPIs, led multimillion-dollar initiatives, and drove department-wide process improvements.

With a strong technical foundation in full stack development, systems engineering, and configuration management, I consistently bridge the gap between technical teams and business strategy to deliver scalable, revenue-driving solutions.

San Jose State University

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science (MS), Systems Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace Engineering

UC Berkeley Extension | Berkeley Coding Bootcamp, Full Stack Web Development

MoreSteam University | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification