Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist and help architect tomorrow's digital landscape. We're seeking a strategic thinker to identify emerging tech trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and drive innovation that will define the next decade. This role blends deep technical acumen with futurist methodologies to create actionable insights for our enterprise clients.
As a key member of our Future Strategy Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to anticipate technological disruptions, assess market readiness for 2026-era innovations, and design scalable frameworks for digital transformation. You'll represent our thought leadership at global forums and publish groundbreaking research on the convergence of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients using scenario planning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify exponential growth opportunities in emerging markets
- Produce quarterly futurist reports on disruptive technologies with 5-year impact projections
- Advise executive leadership on strategic pivots for 2026 digital ecosystems
- Establish innovation metrics to quantify ROI of future-readiness initiatives
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and other global tech foresight forums
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in futurist or foresight roles
- Published author or thought leader in exponential technologies or future studies
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, and sustainable tech convergence
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional presentation skills to C-suite audiences and global forums