Job Description
Join NextGen Solutions as we pioneer the technological frontier of 2026. We seek a visionary Innovation Futurist to architect breakthrough solutions that will define the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation to transform how businesses operate in the post-quantum era.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional R&D teams, and develop frameworks for sustainable technological integration. Your work will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and market positioning for emerging technologies including AI ethics, quantum computing, and decentralized systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Lead research initiatives in quantum-resistant cryptography and AI governance
- Design scalable architecture for post-quantum computing ecosystems
- Facilitate innovation workshops with Fortune 500 stakeholders
- Author strategic whitepapers on future-proofing digital infrastructure
- Mentor junior futurists in emerging technology forecasting
- Establish KPIs for measuring 2026 technology readiness
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or innovation leadership
- Expertise in quantum computing or AI ethics frameworks
- Published research in peer-reviewed technology journals
- Proven track record of scaling enterprise innovation programs
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
- Deep familiarity with ISO 21400 innovation management standards
- Experience with decentralized system architecture
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Horizon Scanning