Head of Project Management

Head of Project Management

About IEX:

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.

About This Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Project Management to formalize, lead, and elevate our project execution function. This role is critical to establishing a true project management discipline in order to scale delivery capabilities across technology and business initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 mitigate project risks, escalate blockers and resolve issues with urgency.
• Translate experience from exchanges, broker-dealers, or fintech firms into scalable project methodologies.

Your Background:

• Industry Experience:
• 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.
• US Equities and/or options experience is a plus but not required.
• Leadership Experience:
• Proven ability to build and scale a project management function.
• Experience managing delivery in complex, regulated environments.
• Comfortable operating at  a strategic and hands-on level.
• Expertise in process optimization and streamlining delivery approaches to maximize efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Skills & Attributes:
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable in hybrid work environments.
• Deep understanding of what great project management looks like, especially if you’ve helped grow or formalize it at another firm.
• Experience with agile methodologies required; certifications such as PMP, CSM a plus.

Here 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 actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy not only complies with all applicable laws and protects workers' rights but is vital to IEX’s overall mission and values.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting annual base pay is between $250,000 and $300,000 for this NY-based position. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The annual base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for bonus and equity.