Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist, where you'll architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive our next-generation innovation roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining solutions. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate global trends and position our organization as the industry pioneer for the post-2025 landscape.
Our Austin hub is a nexus of creativity and technological advancement, offering unparalleled resources to shape the future. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate visionary concepts into actionable plans, ensuring we maintain competitive dominance in an evolving digital ecosystem. If you're passionate about redefining what's possible and thrive in environments where ambiguity fuels innovation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of the 2026 innovation roadmap, integrating emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) into strategic business plans
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends and paradigm shifts affecting global markets
- Design and execute scenario planning workshops for executive leadership on post-2025 market dynamics
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate next-generation solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Establish strategic alliances with academic institutions and innovation hubs to capture frontier research
- Present innovation insights to C-suite executives and board members through compelling data narratives
- Drive cross-functional initiatives to embed future-readiness into organizational DNA
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies with specific focus on 2025+ tech landscapes
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFP, CFAP) or equivalent foresight training
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Demonstrated success in translating futuristic concepts into commercial opportunities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous innovation cycles
- Portfolio showcasing foresight projects with measurable business impact