Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our 2026 Futurist Tech Strategist. InnovateNext Solutions seeks a visionary leader to architect our technology roadmap for the post-2025 era. You'll pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems while mentoring next-gen innovators. Join our Austin-based hub where we redefine human-machine collaboration and build resilient digital infrastructures for the decade ahead.
This role demands cross-disciplinary mastery and forward-thinking execution. You'll lead incubation labs for emerging technologies, interface with C-suite executives on strategic pivots, and publish whitepapers on tech's societal impact. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your chance to engineer the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 societal and market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI/quantum solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (biotech, nanotech, climate tech)
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Present strategic vision to investors and board members with data-backed narratives
- Establish global partnerships with research institutions and tech accelerators
- Curate annual 'FutureTech Summit' showcasing 2026-ready innovations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic tech planning with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Proven track record of launching tech initiatives with >$50M impact
- Published research on technology's societal implications (IEEE/MIT journals)
- Advanced certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating tech innovation thought leadership