Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we shape the technological landscape of 2026! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to lead our innovation roadmap and transform emerging concepts into reality. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and creative problem-solving to anticipate industry shifts and drive next-generation solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to pioneer breakthrough technologies while ensuring alignment with our mission to build a smarter, more sustainable future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology foresight roadmap identifying emerging trends and disruptive innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-facing solutions
- Analyze market disruptions and geopolitical factors impacting technology adoption timelines
- Partner with R&D teams to accelerate development of quantum computing and AI integration
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite stakeholders and industry consortiums
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author thought leadership publications on technology's role in solving 21st-century challenges
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends (e.g., AI ethics, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Futures Studies, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations and stakeholder alignment
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation journals
- Experience with emerging technologies like blockchain, AR/VR, or neuromorphic computing