Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical prowess, creative foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into competitive advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop scalable frameworks that position us as industry pioneers in an AI-driven, quantum-entangled future.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep expertise in emerging technologies, and can articulate complex futures with clarity and impact. If you're passionate about shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade, this is your moment to lead.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology strategy roadmap with 18-month implementation milestones
- Conduct horizon scanning for breakthrough technologies (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, bio-digital interfaces)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align technical capabilities with market disruption forecasts
- Present strategic recommendations to board of directors with risk-adjusted investment proposals
- Establish KPIs for measuring technology adoption impact on revenue and customer experience
- Author quarterly foresight reports analyzing geopolitical and societal implications of tech evolution
- Maintain competitive intelligence database tracking 200+ emerging startups and research institutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership on AI ethics, quantum applications, or digital transformation
- Proven experience leading multi-million dollar R&D portfolios with measurable ROI
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., Foresight Practitioner) or equivalent
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment frameworks
- Strong network connections with DARPA, IEEE, or global innovation ecosystems
- Portfolio demonstrating successful technology commercialization in Fortune 500 environments