Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking an AI Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's digital transformation today. In this visionary role, you'll bridge emerging AI capabilities with industry disruption, shaping how organizations prepare for the next wave of automation and human-machine collaboration. Our Austin-based incubator offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical futures into actionable blueprints.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying 2026's disruptive tech trends
- Develop AI adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Collaborate with quantum computing research teams
- Publish annual 'FutureTech' industry forecast reports
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging AI/ML trends to create 3-year strategic forecasts
- Design ethical AI frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Facilitate C-level workshops on 2026 workforce automation scenarios
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 'future-proof' architectures
- Represent company at global tech summits (CES, Web Summit, etc.)
- Secure partnerships with academic AI research institutions
- Develop patent portfolios for 2026-era AI innovations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in AI/ML strategy consulting or tech R&D leadership
- Published research in AI ethics or predictive modeling
- Experience with NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futuristics
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi technique)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ enterprise AI transformation projects
- Security clearance eligibility (for government consulting)