Project Manager – Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
Kuala Lumpur , W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Contract
Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Contract
Job ID 8014|Posted Jan 5, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Manager – Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia & Australia.
About the Role: As part of the Business Applications Services (BAS) Tribe, our mission is to deliver and continuously enhance critical business platforms including Ordering, Billing, Finance, and Provisioning, while modernizing our on-premise and cloud technology landscape.
We are now entering the next phase of this transformation journey and are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to lead a multi-year, enterprise-wide security transformation program. This role will focus on planning and driving the migration toward quantum-safe cryptographic standards, aligned with evolving industry and regulatory guidelines.
You will work closely with Tribe Leadership, Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and Cybersecurity Partners, coordinating cross-functional teams across Belgium and Malaysia. This role suits a hands-on Project Manager who is passionate about security, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, and who thrives in a dynamic, international, and agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Project & Program Management
Key Requirements:
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia & Australia.
About the Role: As part of the Business Applications Services (BAS) Tribe, our mission is to deliver and continuously enhance critical business platforms including Ordering, Billing, Finance, and Provisioning, while modernizing our on-premise and cloud technology landscape.
We are now entering the next phase of this transformation journey and are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to lead a multi-year, enterprise-wide security transformation program. This role will focus on planning and driving the migration toward quantum-safe cryptographic standards, aligned with evolving industry and regulatory guidelines.
You will work closely with Tribe Leadership, Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and Cybersecurity Partners, coordinating cross-functional teams across Belgium and Malaysia. This role suits a hands-on Project Manager who is passionate about security, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, and who thrives in a dynamic, international, and agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Project & Program Management
- Define and own the PQC program roadmap, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
- Track progress, dependencies, and outcomes to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery.
- Drive execution of a multi-year cryptographic transition initiative.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and all squads within the BAS Tribe.
- Coordinate with internal cybersecurity teams and external security partners.
- Act as the central point of contact for PQC-related initiatives across the Tribe.
- Stay current with NIST recommendations and other relevant industry standards for post-quantum cryptography.
- Ensure project plans and execution align with emerging quantum-safe security requirements.
- Identify risks related to cryptographic migration, system compatibility, and operational impact.
- Define and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
- Establish and enable a PQC community of practice within the Tribe.
- Provide clear, regular status updates and reporting to Tribe Leadership.
- Maintain structured project documentation, decisions, and artifacts.
- Manage allocated budgets and ensure effective resource utilization.
- Balance priorities across multiple workstreams while maintaining delivery focus.
Key Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in IT Project Management, preferably within cybersecurity, cryptography, or security-driven programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.
- Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM) are an advantage.
- Solid understanding of cryptographic concepts, protocols, and post-quantum security challenges.
- Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira and MS Project.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, international, and cross-cultural environment.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Passion for continuous improvement and high-quality delivery.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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