Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as we redefine the technological landscape for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap, driving breakthrough solutions that shape tomorrow's digital frontier. This pivotal role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, ensuring our organization stays ahead of emerging trends while delivering transformative business value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate future possibilities into actionable plans, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies to solve complex challenges in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with market evolution and organizational goals
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-facing solutions
- Analyze competitive landscapes and technological disruption vectors
- Translate strategic vision into prioritized engineering initiatives with clear KPIs
- Present technology forecasts to executive stakeholders and influence R&D investment decisions
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to accelerate R&D
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, product innovation, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of scaling technology roadmaps from concept to implementation
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: Generative AI, quantum computing, or Web3
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFSD) or equivalent experience
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience with patent strategy and IP commercialization
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating technology transformation projects