Hire a Veteran Program Manager
Delivering complex efforts on time, on budget, and to spec is the core of military operations. Veteran program and project leaders bring planning rigor, stakeholder command, and calm execution to civilian programs. LockLeed connects them to that work.
What a Program Manager Owns
- Own scope, schedule, budget, and risk across a program
- Lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Report status and manage executive communication
- Deliver outcomes on time and on budget
Typical Twin Cities compensation (approximate — verify current figures): $100,000 – $165,000, depending on scope, sector, and experience.
Backgrounds that map to this role
Field-grade officers, 51C/FA51 acquisition, warrant officers, senior NCOs leading large efforts.
Why veterans excel in Program & Project Leadership
- Officers and senior NCOs plan and execute complex, multi-team missions as their daily job.
- They manage scope, resources, and risk, and communicate clearly up and down the chain.
- Accountability for outcomes — not activity — is how they were trained to lead.
From Requisition to First Slate
Requirements Brief
We learn the role, the team, the must-haves, and what “great” looks like for you.
Source & Screen
We tap our veteran network, screen against your spec, and run a structured LockLeed interview.
Vetted Shortlist
You get 2–4 vetted finalists with our written endorsement — typically a first slate in 5–10 business days.
Hire & Guarantee
When your candidate accepts the offer, we invoice the placement fee. The Search Engagement Fee that started your search is credited in full toward it. Every placement carries a replacement guarantee.
Program Manager Hiring FAQ
What military backgrounds make a good Program Manager?
Field-grade officers, 51C/FA51 acquisition, warrant officers, senior NCOs leading large efforts.
How fast can LockLeed present Program Manager candidates?
For most roles we deliver a first slate of 2-4 vetted finalists within 5-10 business days of the requirements brief.
What does it cost to hire through LockLeed?
A Search Engagement Fee starts the search and is credited in full toward the placement fee, which is invoiced when your candidate accepts the offer. Fees vary by client and role, and we walk you through every fee before you sign the agreement. Every placement carries a replacement guarantee. It is always free for the candidate.
Do you place Program Managers outside the Twin Cities?
We are based in Minneapolis and focused on Minnesota and the surrounding region, with a national veteran network we can tap for the right search.
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Tell us the role and we'll bring you a vetted shortlist. A Search Engagement Fee starts the search and is credited in full toward the placement fee.