Director, Governance, Risk, and Compliance

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead global compliance, risk, and federal authorization programs as the company expands into U.S. public sector markets. This role will oversee FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring while driving enterprise-wide governance, certification, and regulatory compliance initiatives across commercial and government environments.

What you'll do

• Lead global GRC strategy, enterprise risk management, and compliance operations. 

• Own FedRAMP authorization, continuous monitoring, audits, assessments, and regulatory reporting. 

• Drive compliance programs across frameworks including NIST, FISMA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI, and related standards. 

• Partner cross-functionally with Security, Engineering, Product, Legal, and external stakeholders to embed compliance into business and product operations. 

• Build scalable governance processes, policies, controls, and compliance automation capabilities. 

• Support customer assurance, regulatory engagement, and public sector growth initiatives. 

• Lead and mentor a global GRC and compliance team. 

About You

What you’ll bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in GRC, cybersecurity, compliance, and/or federal cloud authorization programs. 

• Proven experience leading FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring initiatives. 

• Strong knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and related frameworks. 

• Experience operating in regulated commercial and government environments. 

• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Familiarity with cloud/SaaS environments and FedRAMP-enabled platforms. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. 

Preferred:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CAP, or PMP. 

• Experience with DoD SRG, secure SDLC, compliance automation, and public sector accreditation programs. 

• M&A diligence and post-acquisition integration experience.

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.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. 

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture). The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.   

Inclusion: 

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.