Job Description
Shape the future with Nexus Innovations! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to architect our next-generation technological roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can decode emerging trends, anticipate market shifts, and translate foresight into actionable strategies that will define the next decade of innovation.
Join our elite team of futurists and technologists in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and influence high-stakes decisions that will position Nexus as a global leader in the 2026 technology landscape. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to build tomorrow, today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for future market disruptions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-driven insights
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate next-generation solutions
- Monitor global tech policy and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 innovation landscapes
- Build and maintain relationships with startups, research institutions, and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of successfully implementing future-focused initiatives
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional analytical modeling and scenario-planning skills
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight (e.g., from APF or WFS)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major technology forecasting projects