Network Delivery Lead

A Career with Point72's Technology Team
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications.
As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one—helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity—all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Build and lead the end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure and data center projects that increase reliability, performance, and scalability across the firm
• Develop and manage detailed project plans and schedules, including milestones, resource allocation, budgets, and risk mitigation to drive timely, on-budget delivery
• Partner with network engineering, data center operations, security, business teams, and external vendors to coordinate implementation and resolve technical or operational blockers
• Oversee installation and commissioning of network hardware, software, cabling, and data center systems while minimizing disruption to trading and business operations
• Ensure solutions conform to business requirements, technical standards, security protocols, and regulatory compliance expectations
• Design and execute measurable change management plans that include stakeholder engagement, communications, training, adoption metrics, and satisfaction tracking to maximize successful technology adoption
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders during project delivery, delivering clear status updates, managing expectations, and escalating issues to leadership when needed
• Drive continuous improvement of delivery and implementation processes by capturing lessons learned, applying industry best practices, and standardizing repeatable deployment patterns
• Champion the adoption of automation and artificial intelligence tools to accelerate delivery, reduce manual effort, and improve operational visibility
WHAT'S REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, network engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project delivery and implementation with a primary focus on network infrastructure and data center solutions
• Extensive experience working at a financial or asset management firm, with familiarity in low-latency networking, high-availability architectures, and industry-specific infrastructure requirements
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of network and data center infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, dense wavelength division multiplexing, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, DHCP, power systems, cooling, structured cabling, colocation operations, and cloud connectivity
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects, including development of detailed schedules, resource planning, vendor coordination, and risk mitigation
• Practical experience applying change management methodologies such as Prosci and developing measurable adoption plans with stakeholder engagement and training components
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, SharePoint, and Teams, and experience leveraging automation and AI tools to improve delivery productivity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with familiarity in IT service management frameworks such as ITIL
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards
WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
ABOUT POINT72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry's brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people's long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.