Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Innovate Horizon Labs as we shape the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect next-gen solutions that redefine industries. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring you to anticipate market shifts, identify disruptive opportunities, and lead cross-functional teams in executing breakthrough initiatives. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources to transform ambitious concepts into market-leading innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, spatial web) for strategic integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future-facing product concepts
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate next-gen solutions
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and investors
- Build competitive intelligence frameworks for 2026 tech landscape
- Drive innovation culture through internal hackathons and thought leadership
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning or emerging tech roles
- Proven track record in anticipating market disruptions (2018-2023)
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Experience with scenario planning and futures methodologies
- Strong data visualization and presentation skills
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating tech trend analysis and implementation