Associate Project Manager

Cottingham & Butler; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottingham & Butler is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead key internal and external client projects. This role rewards collaboration across cross-functional teams and a passion for delivering technology-driven business value.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in project management, strong requirements gathering, and excellent communication. Here, you’ll coordinate with vendors and internal staff, manage risks, and contribute to PM tools and best practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience including planning and delivery.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership across all levels.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall).
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and requirements with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and documentation.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and report on project status to leadership.
• Support IT initiatives related to corporate facilities.
• Contribute to development of project management tools and templates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

PMP certification (nice to have)

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

MS Office (PowerPoint)

MS Project

MS Word

Job description

Cottingham & Butler is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead key internal and external client projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and is passionate about delivering technology solutions that drive business value.

What You’ll Do

• Define project scope, objectives, and requirements with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and documentation.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and report on project status to leadership.
• Support IT initiatives related to corporate-owned and leased facilities.
• Contribute to the development of project management tools, templates, and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of project management experience, including planning, tracking, and delivery.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word).
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• PMP certification is a plus.

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.