Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs, a pioneer in shaping tomorrow's technological landscape, as we seek a visionary Future Tech Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of emerging technologies and market disruption, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement breakthrough technologies that will define the next decade of human progress. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities to influence the future of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech solutions.
Responsibilities
- Research and forecast emerging technology trends with 5-10 year horizon impact
- Develop strategic roadmaps for integrating breakthrough technologies into product ecosystems
- Lead stakeholder workshops to align technical innovation with business objectives
- Conduct competitive analysis in next-gen tech domains (quantum, bio-AI, climate tech)
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for 2026+ technology pipelines
- Present technology foresight to executive leadership and board members
- Manage innovation incubation programs for moonshot projects
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation management
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Deep expertise in at least two future-tech domains (AI, quantum, AR/VR, etc.)
- Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience with technology forecasting methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Strong presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation journals