Job Description
Innovate 2026 is seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our technology roadmap for 2026 and beyond. As a key member of our executive team, you will drive strategic foresight initiatives, identify disruptive trends, and shape our innovation portfolio. Join us to transform how businesses prepare for tomorrow's technological landscape.
About Innovate 2026: We're a pioneering technology firm dedicated to future-proofing enterprises through AI-driven solutions, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Our mission is to bridge the gap between today's capabilities and tomorrow's possibilities.
Impact You'll Make: Lead cross-functional teams to develop predictive technology roadmaps, secure $50M+ in innovation funding, and establish our thought leadership in emerging tech verticals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute technology foresight frameworks for 2026 market readiness
- Analyze emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology for strategic integration
- Lead innovation workshops with C-suite executives to align tech investments with future demands
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate complex technological forecasts into actionable business strategies
- Drive patent development for proprietary future-tech solutions
- Represent Innovate 2026 at global tech summits and policy forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field; PhD preferred
- 10+ years experience in technology forecasting or innovation strategy at Fortune 500 firms
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment