IT Project Manager
Location: Dubuque, IA
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
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of project management experience, including planning, tracking, and delivery
- Experience gathering and documenting business requirements
- Strong communication and leadership skills across all organizational levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
- Familiarity with SDLC methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
- PMP certification
Cottingham & Butler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cottingham & Butler and has not been reviewed or approved by Cottingham & Butler.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements—such as commissions, bonuses, and profit sharing—create meaningful earning upside in certain roles. Feedback suggests these incentives contribute to stronger satisfaction where performance pay is prominent.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and profit sharing strengthens long‑term savings potential. Feedback suggests tax‑advantaged accounts and, in some roles, day‑one eligibility add tangible value.
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Parental & Family Support — Priority access and discounted rates at the Dubuque HQ onsite childcare center directly support working parents. Family‑oriented perks complement the broader health and time‑off offerings.
Cottingham & Butler Insights
What We Do
Cottingham & Butler is the 31st largest insurance broker in the U.S. and a recognized leader in offering innovative property & casualty and employee benefit insurance solutions. The company is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, and employs over 1,200 employees across the U.S. Better Every Day. That's our promise to our clients. We deliver better advice, better service, and better ideas than our competitors. Every Day. It's a commitment to challenging conventional wisdom, innovating, improving how we serve our clients and growing as industry professionals. This approach has produced superior results for our clients, and a growth track record that has propelled us forward since 1887
