Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of emerging technologies and market disruptors. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business strategy, where you'll translate cutting-edge research into actionable roadmaps for our Fortune 500 partners. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly shape how organizations prepare for 2026's technological landscape.
What You'll Achieve:
• Lead end-to-end innovation strategy development for 2026 market readiness
• Bridge the gap between emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) and enterprise adoption
• Deliver executive-level insights through data-driven scenario planning
• Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market signals
- Develop strategic frameworks for enterprise adoption of emerging tech (Web4, quantum, AI governance)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on 2026 readiness initiatives
- Produce executive briefings and scenario analysis for C-suite decision-making
- Manage portfolio of innovation pilots with measurable ROI for 2026 market entry
- Establish KPIs for tracking innovation maturity and future-readiness
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record developing tech roadmaps for 2025+ horizons
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, decentralized systems)
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field
- Certification in scenario planning or innovation methodologies (e.g., CFMP, CFTE)
- Experience with enterprise-level innovation frameworks (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused strategy implementations
- Exceptional data synthesis and executive communication skills