Job Description
InnovateForward Inc. is seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to lead our 2026 digital transformation roadmap. As a pioneer in sustainable tech solutions, we're revolutionizing how businesses prepare for tomorrow's challenges. You'll architect our next-gen technology ecosystem, ensuring we're not just ready for 2026 but actively shaping it.
Why Join Us? Our Austin-based hub combines cutting-edge R&D with real-world impact. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent 15+ innovations annually, and influence how Fortune 500 companies navigate the 2026 technological landscape. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology strategy roadmap with quantifiable KPIs
- Analyze emerging trends (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI) to identify competitive advantages
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling next-gen solutions
- Secure $2M+ annual R&D budget through data-driven investment proposals
- Present strategic vision to C-suite and board members with 95% stakeholder buy-in rate
- Mentor a 15-person innovation lab focused on 2026-readiness
- Drive industry thought leadership through whitepapers and conference keynotes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in technology planning with proven 2026+ roadmap delivery
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, biotech convergence)
- Successful track record of securing $1M+ R&D budgets
- Certification in Future Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management
- Experience scaling technology portfolios across global enterprises
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or MIT Sloan
- Fluency in Python, R, and strategic modeling tools