Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep technical acumen with prescient market analysis to shape products that will define the next decade. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify emerging trends, assess disruptive technologies, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies.
In this high-impact position, you'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop scenario-planning frameworks, and present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, with a proven ability to anticipate paradigm shifts before they enter mainstream discourse.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential by 2026
- Develop comprehensive scenario-planning models for quantum-AI convergence and decentralized ecosystems
- Architect technology roadmaps aligned with market disruption timelines and regulatory landscapes
- Present strategic foresight briefings to executive stakeholders and board committees
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-state solutions in our innovation labs
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers for early trend detection
- Author thought leadership publications positioning our company as a 2026 technology authority
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 exposure
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, generative AI, and climate-tech convergence
- Proven track record of predicting market disruptions with documented case studies
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Exceptional data modeling skills using tools like Gartner Hype Cycle and Delphi Method
- Published author or keynote speaker at global tech summits (Web Summit, CES)
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from University of Houston Foresight program)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 technology predictions with 85%+ accuracy