Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies with market disruption, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 5-year roadmaps for AI integration, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable tech infrastructure. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources for prototyping and scaling breakthrough innovations. If you thrive at the intersection of science and strategy, this is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 tech roadmaps forecasting AI, quantum, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align R&D with market disruption timelines
- Analyze emerging tech patents and academic research for competitive advantage
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify acquisition targets in emerging sectors
- Present strategic frameworks to executive stakeholders and board members
- Monitor geopolitical shifts affecting tech adoption timelines
- Build scenario models for ethical AI deployment and quantum security protocols
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Strategic Innovation
- 7+ years in tech strategy or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record developing 5-year+ tech roadmaps
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or sustainable tech ecosystems
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight
- Experience presenting to C-suite and investment committees
- Deep understanding of global tech policy and ethical frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning and disruption analysis