Chris Cuturrufo
Newark,CA
Summary
Program manager with experience leading engineering and NPI initiatives from planning through launch. Expertise in roadmap development, executive communication, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to align cross-functional teams across hardware, firmware, and manufacturing to improve delivery outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Engineering Program Managment
Aeva Technologies
Mountain View, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated project roadmaps, milestones, and dependencies to align with leadership objectives.
- Supported strategic decisions by delivering clear program updates and insights.
- Led regular program reviews and status updates with stakeholders to support open communication and engagement.
- Performed risk assessments and built risk management plans to reduce impact on program objectives.
- Reviewed project performance against established goals and objectives on a regular basis.
- Mentored program managers on planning, execution, and status tracking.
- Cultivated relationships with teams to drive project progress and achieve outcomes.
- Worked with functional managers to develop resource plans and assign program resources.
Engineering Program Manager, Systems
Aeva Technologies
Mountain View, California
08.2022 - 2024
- Supported project scope and objectives to align work with organizational goals.
- Maintained project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of critical deliverables.
- Managed project schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks. for Aeva Technologies lidar program across hardware, firmware, and test teams to streamline project execution.
- Managed program communication with design, manufacturing, and supplier partners at Aeva Technologies.
- Set launch timelines so required components were completed on schedule.
- Reviewed project and program risks before implementation.
- Reviewed manufacturing processes to confirm readiness for product launch.
- Prepared executive presentations highlighting key successes within engineering initiatives.
- Organized data and built decision-making models to facilitate informed project choices.
- Improved internal workflows through process automation and simplification.
R&D Program Manager
Velodyne Lidar
San Jose, California
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Facilitated prototype builds, testing cycles, and validation plans for sensor platforms, contributing to product readiness.
- Monitored risks, issues, and dependencies across hardware and software workstreams to ensure timely project progression.
- Aligned development priorities with product roadmaps and business goals to enhance project focus and direction.
- Supported resource planning and timeline tracking to meet project milestones and objectives.
- Worked with engineering, marketing, and production teams to keep project goals aligned.
- Monitored product development phases to maintain quality and performance standards.
- Organized data and built information models for key decision-making.
NPI Program Manager
Velodyne Lidar
San Jose, California
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Led product development work from concept through launch stages.
- Coordinated engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams on release readiness.
- Facilitated project planning sessions to establish clear scope and objectives for new products.
- Developed project timelines that ensured on-schedule product launches.
- Monitored NPI project progress, identified risks, and developed mitigation strategies.
- Monitored performance metrics at each stage of product launch to ensure alignment with timelines.
- Completed regular reviews of NPI projects to confirm alignment with timelines and budget constraints.
- Shared program status with stakeholders and leadership throughout product lifecycle.
- Implemented build tracking systems to improve production workflows and reduce lead times.
Sr Program Manager
Sparton Electronics
Milpitas, California
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Directed launch planning for complex electronic assemblies and test programs.
- Coordinated engineering changes with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless integration and timely project delivery.
- Created detailed work breakdown structures for complex projects, clarifying task assignments and optimizing resource allocation.
- Identified potential project risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
- Developed tracking systems to monitor progress and proactively address delays, enhancing project transparency.
- Managed customer communication across contracts, schedules, and deliverables.
- Aligned supplier timelines with production schedules and material needs.
- Guided staff through program priorities, escalations, and daily execution.
Program Manager
NeoTech Solutions
Newark, California
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Monitored budgets, schedules, and resource allocations for Neotech Solutions programs, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Built project plans, flagged risks, set goals, and tracked progress through completion.
- Reviewed program compliance with requirements, timelines, and budget limits.
- Maintained regular communication with external partners to align strategies and goals, fostering collaboration and clarity.
Assocaite Program Manager
Sanmina-sci
Newark, CA
05.2010 - 01.2015
- Tracked change requests and expedited approvals through program management workflows to ensure timely project progression.
- Supported new product introductions by collaborating with Sanmina SCI production and quality teams to align goals and standards.
- Reviewed BOM updates and resolved documentation gaps with engineering contacts to maintain project accuracy and compliance.
Skills
- Program management
- Roadmap planning
- Launch planning
- Risk management
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Manager, Engineering Program Managment
Aeva Technologies
08.2024 - Current
Engineering Program Manager, Systems
Aeva Technologies
08.2022 - 2024
R&D Program Manager
Velodyne Lidar
10.2019 - 08.2022
NPI Program Manager
Velodyne Lidar
09.2017 - 10.2019
Sr Program Manager
Sparton Electronics
07.2016 - 09.2017
Program Manager
NeoTech Solutions
02.2015 - 07.2016
Assocaite Program Manager
Sanmina-sci
05.2010 - 01.2015