Job Description
Join our pioneering team at InnovateTech Solutions to architect the technological frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to define how emerging technologies will reshape industries, drive innovation, and create sustainable competitive advantages. This role blends foresight with execution, requiring you to translate futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to implement transformative strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into clear narratives, and possesses deep expertise in emerging tech trends. You'll lead horizon scanning initiatives, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and position InnovateTech as a thought leader in the rapidly evolving tech landscape of the mid-2020s.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 2026 technology foresight framework, analyzing trends in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and spatial computing
- Produce strategic roadmaps integrating emerging technologies into business operations across 5+ industry verticals
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on technological disruption risks and opportunities
- Establish partnerships with academic labs and research institutions to access cutting-edge innovations
- Quantify market potential and ROI projections for next-generation technologies
- Mentor junior strategists in horizon scanning methodologies and future-focused analysis
- Present findings to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and executive briefings
Qualifications
- 8+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or future-focused consulting
- Deep expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (e.g., generative AI, neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into implemented business solutions
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or futures studies with strong academic credentials
- Exceptional data storytelling abilities with experience in presenting to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in technology foresight or innovation strategy (blogs, whitepapers, conferences)
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method) preferred
- Experience with scenario planning tools and strategic foresight software