Director, Post-Quantum Cryptography
$169,005–$370,530 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Define the go-to-market strategy for quantum security offerings and develop executive-level relationships with CISOs and CIOs to drive client acquisition. Build and scale a high-performance delivery team to achieve growth targets while overseeing financial performance, project margins, and P&L accountability. Develop thought leadership strategies through whitepapers and speaking engagements to establish the firm as a market leader, while launching new methodologies and scalable service models for quantum security domains. Attract specialized technical talent, foster a collaborative culture, and support succession planning through effective mentorship. Act with integrity to uphold a respectful work environment. Requires eight years of experience with PQC standards, a Master's degree preferred, and the ability to negotiate partnerships with leading technology vendors. Travel up to 30%.
Required Qualifications
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
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