Job Description
Shape the Future at InnovateForward Inc.
We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap. Join our award-winning team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem to pioneer solutions that will redefine industries. This role combines cutting-edge research with pragmatic execution to position us as market leaders in the next wave of technological evolution.
Why InnovateForward?
• Work with Fortune 500 clients on transformational projects
• Access to $50M R&D fund for experimental initiatives
• Hybrid work model with Austin's premier innovation hub
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology adoption strategies for enterprise clients
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech)
- Design scalable frameworks for digital transformation in regulated industries
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Produce annual Tech Impact Reports predicting industry disruptions
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic technology consulting or corporate innovation
- Proven track record of launching enterprise-scale digital transformation
- Expertise in emerging technology assessment frameworks
- Strong quantitative modeling and scenario planning skills
- Experience presenting to executive audiences in regulated industries
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Published thought leadership in technology or business strategy