Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global as a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of technology and human experience. We seek a forward-thinking leader to develop groundbreaking frameworks that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on implementation to shape tomorrow's digital ecosystems today.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions while ensuring alignment with emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources to transform ambitious concepts into market-ready innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead horizon scanning to identify breakthrough technologies with 3-5 year market impact
- Design human-centered frameworks for future workplace automation and augmentation
- Facilitate executive workshops on disruptive scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolios with ROI-focused KPIs
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Stanford d.school on research initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy or technology consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record launching products/services with $50M+ revenue impact
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, blockchain, quantum computing
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA from top-tier institution
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell Two Horizons)
- Presentation skills at Davos, CES, or equivalent global forums