Director, Post-Quantum Cryptography

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Post-Quantum Cryptography to join our Advisory Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Define the go-to-market strategy for our 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

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; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)