Hire a Veteran Project 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 Project Manager Owns
- Plan and drive projects from kickoff to close
- Manage scope, timeline, resources, and risk
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors
- Communicate status and remove blockers
Typical Twin Cities compensation (approximate — verify current figures): $85,000 – $140,000, depending on scope, sector, and experience.
Backgrounds that map to this role
Company-grade officers, 12A engineer officers, 120A, NCOs who plan and run projects.
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.
Project Manager Hiring FAQ
What military backgrounds make a good Project Manager?
Company-grade officers, 12A engineer officers, 120A, NCOs who plan and run projects.
How fast can LockLeed present Project 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 Project 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.