Director - Consulting & Advisory Services – Quantum - 656

The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will define, build and lead Quantinuum’s enterprise consulting and advisory capability, focused on helping organisations make informed, value-driven decisions about the adoption and deployment of quantum technologies. The role establishes consulting as a core commercial lever at Quantinuum, positioned between early-stage exploration, applied research, and scaled enterprise programmes. This role is accountable for the overall consulting vision, including how advisory offerings are designed, positioned, sold, and delivered. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will shape a coherent portfolio of consulting services that address executive decision-making needs such as quantum readiness, use-case prioritisation, operating model design, and long-term technology road mapping within a defined industry vertical. These consulting services will be grounded in the Director, Consulting & Advisory Services’ technical and domain expertise. The role involves direct leadership of complex client engagements. Acting as the senior advisor, the Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will work with C-suite and senior functional leaders to frame strategic questions, guide investment decisions, and structure multi-phase advisory and transformation programmes. Engagements are expected to be high-impact, bespoke, and closely linked to broader commercial outcomes. Commercial contribution is a core element of the role. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will originate and shape advisory opportunities, partner with Strategic Account Executives on account strategy, and use consulting engagements to unlock larger pilots, programmes, and long-term partnerships. This includes personal involvement in scoping, selling and advising on technically complex engagements. Consulting is positioned as a growth engine of Quantinuum rather than a standalone delivery function. Internally, the role is responsible for building and leading a small, senior consulting team. This includes defining the operating model, setting quality standards, developing methodologies and reusable assets, and ensuring tight integration with product, software, and research teams. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will operate as a “player-coach”, balancing personal delivery of offerings within [one of Finance, Chemicals & Materials or Pharmaceuticals] with practice leadership. The role also represents Quantinuum externally as a trusted advisor and thought leader, shaping market dialogue on enterprise quantum adoption and positioning the firm as a credible partner for long-horizon, high-uncertainty technology decisions. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will define, build and lead Quantinuum’s enterprise consulting and advisory capability, focused on helping organisations make informed, value-driven decisions about the adoption and deployment of quantum technologies. The role establishes consulting as a core commercial lever at Quantinuum, positioned between early-stage exploration, applied research, and scaled enterprise programmes. This role is accountable for the overall consulting vision, including how advisory offerings are designed, positioned, sold, and delivered. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will shape a coherent portfolio of consulting services that address executive decision-making needs such as quantum readiness, use-case prioritisation, operating model design, and long-term technology road mapping within a defined industry vertical. These consulting services will be grounded in the Director, Consulting & Advisory Services’ technical and domain expertise. The role involves direct leadership of complex client engagements. Acting as the senior advisor, the Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will work with C-suite and senior functional leaders to frame strategic questions, guide investment decisions, and structure multi-phase advisory and transformation programmes. Engagements are expected to be high-impact, bespoke, and closely linked to broader commercial outcomes. Commercial contribution is a core element of the role. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will originate and shape advisory opportunities, partner with Strategic Account Executives on account strategy, and use consulting engagements to unlock larger pilots, programmes, and long-term partnerships. This includes personal involvement in scoping, selling and advising on technically complex engagements. Consulting is positioned as a growth engine of Quantinuum rather than a standalone delivery function. Internally, the role is responsible for building and leading a small, senior consulting team. This includes defining the operating model, setting quality standards, developing methodologies and reusable assets, and ensuring tight integration with product, software, and research teams. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will operate as a “player-coach”, balancing personal delivery of offerings within [one of Finance, Chemicals & Materials or Pharmaceuticals] with practice leadership. The role also represents Quantinuum externally as a trusted advisor and thought leader, shaping market dialogue on enterprise quantum adoption and positioning the firm as a credible partner for long-horizon, high-uncertainty technology decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Leadership: Define the consulting strategy, service portfolio, and operating model.

Advisory Delivery: Lead and deliver high‑impact consulting engagements across one assigned vertical, personally advising on technically complex topics.

Client Leadership: Guide senior client stakeholders and shape long‑term advisory programs.

Practice Development: Build methodologies, frameworks, and repeatable advisory assets.

Team Leadership: Recruit, coach, and develop consulting and advisory personnel.

Account Expansion: Drive growth through scoped advisory work and structured engagements.

Cross‑Functional Alignment: Partner with product, software, and research solutions teams.

Thought Leadership: Represent Quantinuum at conferences, roundtables, and executive forums.

YOU MUST HAVE:

High School Diploma/GED minimum

Minimum 8+ years' experience

Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.

Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

Demonstrated track record operating at Partner, Associate Partner or VP-equivalent seniority within consulting, advisory, transformation, or strategic leadership firms

Demonstrated ability to scope, sell, and deliver complex advisory programs.

Deep technical expertise in a relevant domain, with the ability to engage credibly on quantum technologies and their practical application.

Strong executive presence and capability to advise C‑suite and technical leaders.

Existing relationships within [one of Finance, Chemicals & Materials or Pharmaceuticals].

Understanding of emerging technologies (quantum, AI/ML, HPC, cloud infrastructure) is preferred.

The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will define, build and lead Quantinuum’s enterprise consulting and advisory capability, focused on helping organisations make informed, value-driven decisions about the adoption and deployment of quantum technologies. The role establishes consulting as a core commercial lever at Quantinuum, positioned between early-stage exploration, applied research, and scaled enterprise programmes. This role is accountable for the overall consulting vision, including how advisory offerings are designed, positioned, sold, and delivered. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will shape a coherent portfolio of consulting services that address executive decision-making needs such as quantum readiness, use-case prioritisation, operating model design, and long-term technology road mapping within a defined industry vertical. These consulting services will be grounded in the Director, Consulting & Advisory Services’ technical and domain expertise. The role involves direct leadership of complex client engagements. Acting as the senior advisor, the Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will work with C-suite and senior functional leaders to frame strategic questions, guide investment decisions, and structure multi-phase advisory and transformation programmes. Engagements are expected to be high-impact, bespoke, and closely linked to broader commercial outcomes. Commercial contribution is a core element of the role. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will originate and shape advisory opportunities, partner with Strategic Account Executives on account strategy, and use consulting engagements to unlock larger pilots, programmes, and long-term partnerships. This includes personal involvement in scoping, selling and advising on technically complex engagements. Consulting is positioned as a growth engine of Quantinuum rather than a standalone delivery function. Internally, the role is responsible for building and leading a small, senior consulting team. This includes defining the operating model, setting quality standards, developing methodologies and reusable assets, and ensuring tight integration with product, software, and research teams. The Director, Consulting & Advisory Services will operate as a “player-coach”, balancing personal delivery of offerings within [one of Finance, Chemicals & Materials or Pharmaceuticals] with practice leadership. The role also represents Quantinuum externally as a trusted advisor and thought leader, shaping market dialogue on enterprise quantum adoption and positioning the firm as a credible partner for long-horizon, high-uncertainty technology decisions. Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.What’s in it for you?A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. What’s in it for you? A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work Flexible work schedule Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time Paid parental leave Employee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal