Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as we redefine tomorrow's digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and lead breakthrough initiatives in AI, quantum computing, and decentralized ecosystems. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker who can transform emerging trends into actionable business advantage while mentoring cross-functional teams in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our product portfolio and position us as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks targeting 2026 technology adoption curves
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions (AR/VR, AI agents, Web3)
- Conduct competitive analysis and market intelligence for emerging tech verticals
- Present trend briefings to executive stakeholders with data-driven scenario planning
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Build and nurture partnerships with leading research institutions and tech pioneers
- Author thought leadership publications on technological disruption vectors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in tech strategy with proven 2026+ roadmap execution
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, spatial computing
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Executive-level presentation skills with complex narrative storytelling
- Experience scaling innovation programs in Fortune 500 environments
- Published thought leader in tech futurism or adjacent field