Veronica Navarro

About Veronica Navarro

I am a systems-oriented Technical Program Manager who builds operational infrastructure that enables organizations to scale with clarity, accountability, and reduced risk.I design and execute strategic plans, develop roadmaps aligned to corporate milestones, and lead complex cross-functional programs from concept to launch. My work sits at the intersection of execution discipline and systems architecture — ensuring initiatives advance the organization’s mission through structured governance, measurable health metrics, and proactive risk mitigation.With a background in aerospace engineering, enterprise program management, and autonomous systems, I lead initiatives across hardware, software, and operations. I serve as a key interface to stakeholders and executive leadership, translating ambiguity into scalable execution frameworks that drive delivery, improve cost efficiency, and support long-term growth.Across roles, I have:• Led 10+ cross-functional teams delivering infrastructure migrations and cloud implementations on time• Owned strategic programs supporting vehicle platform validation and launch-critical milestones• Reduced simulator development turnaround by 1,400+ hours annually through automation and defect elimination• Eliminated single points of failure through cross-training and process redesign, saving $300K+ annually• Built onboarding strategy and curriculum for mission-critical teams, reducing ramp time from 12 months to 3 months and saving $150K+ annuallyMost recently, I am applying this same systems mindset within a multi-campus organization, designing and implementing:• Portfolio-level visibility across initiatives• Centralized risk governance and No-Go criteria standards• Standardized templates and automation frameworks• SOPs that preserve institutional knowledge• Cross-functional RACI models that eliminate ownership ambiguityThe impact: earlier risk detection, reduced coordination churn, improved accountability, and scalable systems that embed best practices by default.I operate at the intersection of strategic planning, portfolio governance, complex cross-functional execution, stakeholder partnership, process standardization, and leadership development.Whether building autonomous vehicle programs or operational infrastructure for a growing organization, my focus remains the same: create systems that make execution simpler, clearer, and repeatable — in service of the mission.

Experience

1. Home Care Provider

   Ihss Public Authority

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• UC Berkeley Extension

  Certificate, Full Stack Web Development, Computer Science

  2017 — 2018

• Nottingham Trent University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Engineering

  2003 — 2003

• San José State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2007 — 2010

• San José State University

  Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

  2000 — 2006

• San José State University

  Master's degree, Systems Engineering

  2007 — 2010