Director, Enterprise Transformation & Governance

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

We are seeking a Director, Enterprise Transformation & Program Governance to lead enterprise transformation, modernization, and analytics-driven operational scaling initiatives. In this highly strategic role, you will architect structured operating systems that enable growth, financial transparency, and enterprise resilience. 

You will partner across executive leadership, finance, engineering, and operations to translate innovation into scalable enterprise execution. 

What you'll do

• Lead enterprise program governance across technology and operational transformation initiatives. 

• Architect analytics-driven reporting platforms supporting executive and Board-level decision-making. 

• Modernize legacy systems and integrate newly acquired business units into unified operating models. 

• Design automation and workflow improvements that drive measurable efficiency gains. 

• Align enterprise technology architecture with strategic growth and capital allocation objectives. 

• Provide structured program oversight across multiple concurrent initiatives. 

• Strengthen compliance and governance frameworks supporting regulated operations. 

• Collaborate with Finance and executive leadership to enhance transparency and performance visibility. 

• Mentor cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined execution and delivery excellence. 

About You

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise systems, program management, or operational transformation. 

• Experience leading enterprise analytics or business intelligence initiatives. 

• Strong technical foundation in data architecture, automation, and reporting platforms. 

• Experience operating in highly regulated or complex organizational environments. 

• Ability to communicate complex systems and strategy clearly to executive leadership. 

• Engineering or technical background strongly preferred. 

• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent operational excellence experience preferred. 

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.