Director, Post-Quantum Cryptography

About the role

KPMG Advisory is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority, with a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, world-class training, and leading market tools to support both professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Define the go-to-market strategy for quantum security offerings; develop and maintain 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, ensuring 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 the delivery of 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 PQC standards (CNSA 2.0, NIST) and implementation strategies at the enterprise level
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• 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%
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• A variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• A 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 will not be required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and another around the July 4th holiday

Pay

KPMG complies with all local and state regulations regarding salary transparency. The salary range for this role is determined based on factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. For specific salary ranges by city outside of California, visit KPMG’s Pay Transparency page.