Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs as a Future Technologies Strategist to architect the digital frontier of 2026. We're seeking visionary minds to map emerging tech landscapes, drive disruptive innovation, and position our clients at the vanguard of progress. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 5-year technology roadmaps, forecast market disruptions, and pioneer solutions for quantum computing, AI ethics, and decentralized systems. Our Austin hub offers dynamic hybrid work, cutting-edge R&D facilities, and exposure to Fortune 500 clients revolutionizing their industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, quantum computing, and Web3 ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging tech disruptions and competitive threats
- Architect scalable innovation frameworks integrating IoT, blockchain, and neuromorphic computing
- Present strategic recommendations to executive boards with data-driven ROI projections
- Manage vendor ecosystems for experimental tech partnerships and pilot programs
- Publish thought leadership on future-proofing strategies for post-quantum security
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning with Fortune 500 or Big Tech consulting
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, AI ethics, and decentralized systems
- Proven track record of launching future-tech initiatives with measurable impact
- Certification in emerging technologies (e.g., AWS Quantum, Google AI Ethics)
- Exceptional data modeling skills with Python/SQL and visualization tools
- Experience advising C-suite on digital transformation in regulated industries