Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we prepare for 2026. We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role demands an innovative thinker who can anticipate emerging trends, design scalable solutions, and lead cross-functional teams through transformative projects. You'll shape our roadmap for quantum computing integration, AI-driven automation, and sustainable tech adoption while maintaining our competitive edge in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology strategy aligned with business objectives
- Lead research on emerging technologies (quantum, AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Collaborate with C-suite to define long-term digital transformation goals
- Manage a $15M innovation budget across 5 R&D initiatives
- Mentor a 12-person cross-functional tech team
- Present strategic roadmaps to stakeholders and investors
- Monitor competitor tech landscapes and industry disruption vectors
- Ensure ethical and sustainable implementation of future technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with 5+ in emerging tech
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Proven track record scaling tech initiatives to $10M+ budgets
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or distributed systems
- Strong financial modeling and ROI analysis capabilities
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation journals
- Experience leading remote global tech teams
- Certification in Agile/Scrum and Project Management (PMP)