Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as we redefine tomorrow's digital landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect the future of innovation by 2026. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can anticipate technological disruptions and translate them into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our next-gen product roadmap while navigating emerging paradigms like quantum computing and neural interfaces.
What you'll do: Lead horizon scanning initiatives, develop 2026 technology roadmaps, and foster cross-industry partnerships to accelerate breakthrough innovations. This hybrid role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, requiring both analytical rigor and creative vision.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with 2026 market impact
- Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligning with 5-year business objectives
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and investment committees
- Build and lead a global network of futurists and tech innovators
- Author thought leadership on technology trends and future scenarios
- Advise product teams on integrating emerging technologies into roadmaps
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of anticipating market shifts (e.g., AI, Web3)
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from Futures School)
- Portfolio of published future-tech trend analyses