Point72

Network Delivery Lead

Point72$250K — $300K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, network engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years in IT project delivery with focus on network infrastructure.
  • Experience in financial or asset management firms, specifically with low-latency networking.
  • Strong technical background in network/data center infrastructure (e.g., LAN/WAN, firewalls).
  • Track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects effectively.
  • Practical experience in change management methodologies like Prosci.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Teams).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ITIL familiarity.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead network infrastructure and data center project delivery.
  • Manage detailed project plans, including budgets and timelines.
  • Coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendors to resolve issues.
  • Oversee installation of network hardware and data center systems.
  • Ensure compliance with business and regulatory standards.
  • Execute change management plans for technology adoption.
  • Act as primary stakeholder contact for project delivery updates.
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and tools.

Benefits

  • Fully-paid health care benefits.
  • Generous parental and family leave policies.
  • Volunteer opportunities for community engagement.
  • Support for employee-led affinity groups.
  • Mental and physical wellness programs.
  • Tuition assistance for professional development.
  • 401(k) savings program with employer match.
Full Job Description
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

The annual base salary range for this role is $250,000-$300,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a hedge fund and family office founded by Steven Cohen in 2014. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and manages over $16 billion in assets. Point72 primarily invests in public equity markets, but also has a private equity arm. The company has a global presence with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Point72 has been involved in several high-profile legal cases, including a $1.8 billion settlement with the SEC in 2013.
Learn more about Point72
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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