Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Director of 2026 Strategy & Innovation to lead our forward-looking initiatives at FutureForge Technologies. As we prepare for the massive technological shifts anticipated by 2026, you will be the driving force behind our next-generation product roadmap and market expansion. This is a unique opportunity to step out of the day-to-day operations and architect the future of our enterprise.
In this high-impact executive role, you will analyze emerging trends, forecast market disruptions, and translate these insights into actionable business strategies. If you are a futurist at heart with a proven track record of turning ambitious visions into reality, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Spearhead the 2026 strategic roadmap, aligning emerging technologies with overarching business objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive future-market analysis to identify disruptive trends, threats, and growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams to conceptualize and prototype 2026-ready solutions.
- Present quarterly strategy updates, forecasts, and ROI projections to the C-suite and key stakeholders.
- Allocate and manage a multi-million dollar innovation budget with strict adherence to financial KPIs.
- Foster a corporate culture of forward-thinking, continuous improvement, and technological advancement.
- Build and maintain relationships with key industry innovators, startups, and academic research institutions.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, product management, or technology consulting.
- Proven track record of successfully launching future-proof or highly innovative technology products.
- Deep, practical understanding of emerging technologies (e.g., Generative AI, Quantum Computing, Spatial Computing).
- Exceptional leadership, presentation, and executive-level communication skills.
- MBA or Master's degree in a relevant technical, engineering, or business field.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly dynamic startup/scale-up environment.
- Strong analytical mindset with expertise in financial modeling and scenario planning.