Job Description
Shape the future with InnovateNext, a pioneer in next-generation tech solutions. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. Join our elite team in Austin, TX, where you'll drive cutting-edge initiatives across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence industry standards while working with Fortune 500 clients reimagining their digital ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to define tomorrow's tech landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with emerging market trends and client needs
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives in quantum computing and neural interfaces
- Conduct scenario planning for disruptive technologies (AGI, biotech convergence)
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future-proof strategies into business models
- Author white papers and thought leadership on 2026 tech paradigms
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets for experimental projects
- Mentor junior futurists in technology forecasting methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in emerging technologies
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Proven track record implementing AI/quantum solutions at scale
- Expertise in technology forecasting frameworks (e.g., Delphi method)
- Published author in peer-reviewed tech journals or industry publications
- Experience with patent development for novel tech applications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) preferred