Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge tech foresight with actionable business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative thinking. You'll work with C-suite executives to identify emerging trends, assess disruptive technologies, and develop implementation frameworks that position our company as an industry leader in the next decade.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, and is passionate about solving tomorrow's challenges today. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and market positioning. If you're ready to architect the future of technology, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market implications through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating technological trends with business objectives and customer needs
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future technology adoption priorities
- Create competitive analysis frameworks and disruption risk assessments for emerging tech domains
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership with data-backed ROI projections
- Build and maintain an external network of futurists, academics, and industry innovators
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven experience developing long-term technology roadmaps with measurable outcomes
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal/business impacts
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Strong presentation and storytelling abilities for technical and non-technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating past strategic technology initiatives and their results
- Certifications in emerging technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain) highly valued