Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as a Futurist Technology Strategist to architect the digital landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary leader to identify emerging tech trends, develop strategic roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform future possibilities into actionable business strategies.
What You'll Experience: Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and influence product development cycles that will shape the next decade of technology. Our Austin-based hub offers cutting-edge resources and a culture that thrives on bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast market impacts through 2026
- Develop strategic technology roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead innovation workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and competitive advantages
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-focused solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Monitor global tech policies and regulatory shifts affecting industry trajectories
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends and translating them to market opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation initiatives with measurable ROI
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications