Senior Manager, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many whitepapers. 

At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Manager, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to lead our global risk and compliance strategy at D-Wave. In this highly visible role, you’ll partner across business, legal, and technology functions to ensure the integrity of our security and compliance posture while enabling innovation in quantum computing. 

You’ll define the roadmap for how automation, analytics, and modern governance models simplify compliance and strengthen trust with customers, regulators, and partners. 

What you'll do

• Build and lead the company’s global GRC strategy across multiple frameworks including NIST CSF 2.0, SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and SOX. 

• Modernize compliance through automation, continuous control monitoring, and data-driven reporting. 

• Lead enterprise risk management efforts and provide executive-level insights into exposure, mitigation, and maturity. 

• Oversee audits, certifications, and customer assurance programs. 

• Collaborate with cross functional leaders (IT, Legal, Marketing, Finance, HR, and R&D) teams to embed compliance requirements into day-to-day operations and product development. 

• Represent D-Wave in key customer and regulatory discussions, articulating our security and compliance capabilities with clarity and confidence. 

• Mentor and develop a high-performing team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. 

About You

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA) preferred. 

• 10+ years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance, and 5+ years in a leadership role. 

• Strong knowledge of modern frameworks and regulatory standards (NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, SOX). 

• Experience using GRC and control automation tools to streamline compliance operations. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. 

• Proven ability to balance compliance requirements with strategic business objectives. 

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.