Job Description
Join our visionary team at Innovate Tomorrow Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist, where you'll architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking a strategic trailblazer to lead cross-functional initiatives in emerging tech, shaping how businesses evolve in the post-2025 era. This role demands radical innovation, data-driven foresight, and the ability to translate complex trends into actionable blueprints for Fortune 500 clients.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech pioneers to develop 10-year strategic roadmaps. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding a quantum research lab and AI incubatorâto accelerate your breakthrough ideas. If you're passionate about defining humanity's technological trajectory beyond 2025, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic technology roadmaps for enterprise clients navigating 2026+ digital transformation
- Lead cross-disciplinary research teams in quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Translate emerging tech trends (Web4, neurointerfaces, climate-tech) into scalable business solutions
- Present strategic vision to C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies through compelling data narratives
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership pieces for industry publications
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental technology validation projects
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Futures Research, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ tech trends (IEEE, MIT Tech Review, etc.)
- Expertise in quantum computing, AI governance, or sustainable tech ecosystems
- Proven track record of scaling experimental technologies into enterprise solutions
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Experience with cross-cultural tech strategy for global markets
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ successful 10-year technology forecasts