Job Description
Join Innovatech Solutions at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in emerging tech trends and the ability to translate foresight into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate future risks, and position Innovatech as an industry pioneer in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape product development, investment decisions, and market expansion. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, and possess a passion for defining tomorrow's digital frontier, we invite you to lead our journey into 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging technologies for market readiness
- Design strategic roadmaps for AI integration, quantum adoption, and sustainable tech implementation
- Present futuristic insights to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators to capture innovation
- Lead workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities and workforce transformation
- Author thought leadership publications on technology megatrends and their business implications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, or climate tech domains
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFtp) or technology foresight methodologies
- Experience building scenario models for complex technological disruptions
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio of published foresight work or implemented future-strategy initiatives
- Deep understanding of ethical implications and governance frameworks for emerging tech