Transitioning from military service to civilian project and program management isn't about starting over — it's about translating experience the right way.

In this episode of PM-ProShow, we're joined by Donald Gray, Program Manager at Tiber Creek Consulting and a veteran leader with 20+ years of executive, training, and program management experience.

Donald shares real-world stories from his transition, how networking actually works outside the uniform, and what veterans should focus on 12–18 months before separation to set themselves up for success.

We dig into:

• Leading 15+ integrated project teams across technical, contractual, and financial lanes
• What military leaders need to unlearn to succeed with civilian clients and contracts
• How credentials like PMP, CSPO, CMMI, and ISO fit into a smart transition plan
• Practical unit-level habits that immediately improve performance
• Where Agile practices and classic PM discipline work best in government and defense programs
• What companies get wrong (and right) about hiring, training, and retaining veteran talent

Whether you're transitioning out, already in industry, or responsible for training teams, this conversation is packed with lessons you can apply immediately.

If you're serious about translating military leadership into civilian project management credentials, this is exactly what we help veterans and professionals do every day.

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