Director, Post-Quantum Cryptography

About the Role

KPMG Advisory is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for career advancement and expertise development. We foster a collaborative, team-driven culture where adaptability is key. Our people are our top priority, with access to world-class training, leading market tools, and a wealth of learning and career development opportunities. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their experiences, expand their capabilities, and have a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Define the go-to-market strategy for quantum security offerings and develop executive-level relationships with key accounts, guiding client engagements with CISOs, CIOs, and other senior stakeholders.
• Deliver compelling presentations and ROI business cases to drive client acquisition.
• Build and scale a high-performance delivery team to achieve growth targets while maintaining quality; oversee financial performance, including project margins, resource utilization, and P&L accountability.
• Develop thought leadership strategies, including whitepapers and speaking engagements, to enhance KPMG's brand as a quantum security market leader; mentor team members to establish them as recognized industry experts.
• Launch new methodologies and scalable service models tailored to quantum security domains, ensuring high-quality, differentiated solutions.
• Attract and nurture specialized technical talent, fostering a collaborative culture and supporting succession planning through effective mentorship.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum eight years of recent experience with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards (CNSA 2.0, NIST) and implementation strategies at the enterprise level.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven ability to build and scale consulting offerings, manage P&L, and lead cross-functional teams in high-growth settings.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and executing partnerships with leading technology vendors, such as Google and IBM.
• Awareness of global quantum security regulations and critical infrastructure mandates.
• Strong ability to engage C-suite and board-level audiences, translating complex concepts into actionable business strategies.
• Experience crafting go-to-market narratives and building practice visibility through white papers and conference talks.
• Travel up to 30%.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

California Salary Range: $169,005 - $370,530. Salary is determined based on relevant factors including skills, job responsibilities, prior experience, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plans.
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Two annual breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and another around the July 4th holiday.