Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we redefine tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our technology roadmap for the next frontier. This pivotal role demands an innovative mind who can anticipate societal shifts, emerging technologies, and market disruptions to shape our decade-long growth strategy.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks that position us at the vanguard of innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an uncanny ability to see beyond the horizon, we invite you to lead our future-focused initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology roadmaps aligning with market evolution and consumer behavior shifts
- Analyze emerging tech paradigms (quantum computing, AI ethics, neuro interfaces) for strategic integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to forecast industry disruptions and competitive threats
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and environmental variables affecting tech adoption
- Partner with R&D to validate future-facing prototypes against long-term business objectives
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership with data-driven impact assessments
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers and industry conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or equivalent field
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, AR/VR)
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking capabilities
- Strong analytical skills with data visualization proficiency (Python, Tableau)
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience advising C-suite on decade-long technology transformation