Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of sustainable technology and human-machine collaboration. This role combines cutting-edge foresight research with actionable business strategy, driving our roadmap for the next decade of exponential growth. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-adjacent solutions while maintaining rigorous ethical frameworks for emerging tech adoption.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled access to talent, capital, and innovation ecosystems. With competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to your professional evolution, this is your opportunity to shape industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech integration
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives to map industry disruption vectors
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring innovation maturity and future-readiness
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Author thought leadership on emerging tech trends for global industry forums
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio allocation across strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic innovation or technology consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent foresight methodology training
- Proven track record of scaling innovation from concept to commercialization
- Strong data visualization and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or adjacent fields
- Experience managing cross-cultural remote innovation teams