Associate Director - Post Quantum Cryptography

Merck•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

11d•$142,400 - $224,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Program Lead will lead the enterprise-wide strategy, planning, execution, and governance of the organization's transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic technologies. This role is responsible for establishing and driving a multi-year cryptographic modernization program that identifies, inventories, assesses, and remediates cryptographic systems vulnerable to quantum computing threats.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Minimum five years experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving multiple business and technical stakeholders.
Strong working knowledge of: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), encryption, key management, cryptographic protocols and standards
Previous experience with cryptographic discovery and inventory initiatives
Deep knowledge of NIST standards and how they apply to PQC
Proven ability to lead large-scale programs across many business units

Nice To Haves

Application Modernization
Asset Management
Benefits Management
Encryption
Management System Development
NIST Standards
Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Product Management
Product Roadmap
Public Key Infrastructure
Quantum Computing
Quantum Cryptography
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Physics
Requirements Management
Roadmapping
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Strategic Planning
System Designs

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the enterprise Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) strategy, roadmap, and implementation plan.
Lead a multi-year enterprise cryptographic modernization initiative.
Define program objectives, milestones, KPIs, risk metrics, and success criteria.
Provide executive-level updates on organizational readiness, risks, and remediation progress.
Align PQC initiatives with enterprise security, cloud, application modernization, and infrastructure strategies.