Head of Project Management

IEX Group

New York, NY

Full Time

Director

250k-300k

5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

IEX (IEX Group, Inc.) is an exchange operator and technology company dedicated to innovating for performance in capital markets. Founded in 2012, IEX launched a new kind of securities exchange in 2016 that combines a transparent business model and unique architecture designed to protect investors. Today, IEX applies its proprietary technology and experience to drive performance across asset classes, serve investors, and advocate for transparent and competitive markets. The role of Head of Project Management is critical to establishing a true project management discipline to scale delivery capabilities across technology and business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive Project Management framework, aligning with various stakeholder groups.
Drive complex, cross-functional technology and infrastructure projects end-to-end, including trading systems, connectivity, project budgets, vendor integrations, and regulatory deliverables.
Define and implement best practices, processes, and tools to enhance planning, governance, resource allocation/constraints, and stakeholder communication.
Scale project delivery capabilities to match business growth and complexity.
Act as a delivery partner to senior product and technology leaders.
Ensure PM team drives timely delivery of deliverables through clear task assignments and progress tracking, identifies and mitigates project risks, escalates blockers, and resolves issues with urgency.
Translate experience from exchanges, broker-dealers, or fintech firms into scalable project methodologies.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive project management experience at an exchange, broker-dealer, or in capital markets.
Familiarity with trading system migrations, market data feeds, vendor onboarding, and network/connectivity programs.
Experience managing delivery in complex, regulated environments.
Proven ability to build and scale a project management function.
Experience with agile methodologies; certifications such as PMP, CSM a plus.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Deep understanding of what great project management looks like, especially if helped grow or formalize it at another firm.
Comfortable operating at a strategic and hands-on level.

Nice to Have

US Equities and/or options experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

Experience managing delivery in complex, regulated environments.
Proven ability to build and scale a project management function.

Benefits & Perks

Starting annual base pay between $250,000 and $300,000, dependent on experience and market factors.
Eligible for bonus and equity.

Working at IEX Group

At IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our policies comply with all applicable laws and are vital to IEX's overall mission and values.

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