Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions at the forefront of technological evolution as we redefine industries for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, market foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging innovations into scalable business solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to pioneer quantum computing applications, AI-driven sustainability platforms, and decentralized infrastructure while mentoring the next wave of tech leaders.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, embraces exponential technologies, and possesses a proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into tangible value. This hybrid position offers flexible work arrangements with quarterly innovation retreats in global tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (quantum, neuromorphic computing, Web3)
- Drive strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Present technology forecasts to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor junior strategists in exponential technology assessment methodologies
- Author thought leadership papers on 2026 tech disruption scenarios
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Proven expertise in quantum computing or AI/ML systems
- Experience with scenario planning and futures forecasting
- Published research in exponential technologies or tech ethics
- Strong network within Silicon Valley research institutions
- Certification in technology foresight (e.g., AC/FTF)
- Fluency in at least one quantum programming language (Qiskit, Cirq)