Platform Project Manager

Point72 Asset Management, L.P; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Tuition assistance

401(k) savings program with employer match

Job summary

A global alternative investment firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of technology projects. This role requires 5-10 years of experience in project management within financial services, with a strong emphasis on managing complex infrastructure initiatives. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of both Windows and Linux environments. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $185,000-$250,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a project or program manager in financial services or technology.
• Skill in managing complex infrastructure or platform-focused projects.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux server environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology project delivery ensuring scope and budget adherence.
• Define project requirements with stakeholders.
• Manage project plans, risks, and issues.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

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

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders to define project requirements and success criteria
• Manage project plans, dependencies, risks, and issues, providing clear and timely communication to stakeholders
• Coordinate activities related to server (Windows and Linux), container, and storage platforms, including upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle initiatives
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or a hybrid, based on project needs
• Ensure projects comply with financial services regulatory, risk, and security standards
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and documentation

What’s required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field
• 5-10 years of proven experience as a project or program manager within the financial services or technology industries
• Strong track record managing complex infrastructure or platform‑focused projects from inception through delivery
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux server environments, including administration, patching, and lifecycle management
• Familiarity with enterprise storage platforms, including SAN, NAS, and object storage, as well as cloud storage solutions including AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper‑V, containerization, and infrastructure automation
• Understanding of infrastructure change management and disaster recovery concepts
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across technical and business audiences
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a pragmatic, results‑oriented approach
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment with competing priorities
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring, observability, and performance‑management tools
• 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
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non‑profit matching gift program
• Support for employee‑led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
• 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 What We Do - Point72

The annual base salary range for this role is $185,000-$250,000 (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.