Job Description
Join InnovateCorp at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the future for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and cross-industry expertise to transform disruptive concepts into actionable business advantages.
In this position, you'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, collaborate with C-suite executives to align technology investments with long-term vision, and pioneer frameworks for navigating exponential change. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) with 2026+ relevance
- Develop strategic technology roadmaps aligning with corporate vision and market disruption timelines
- Conduct scenario planning for exponential change impacts across business units
- Partner with R&D to translate futuristic concepts into prototype development pipelines
- Deliver executive briefings on technology disruption vectors and competitive positioning
- Establish innovation governance frameworks for ethical tech adoption
- Lead cross-functional think tanks on future-of-work and human-machine collaboration
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, blockchain, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP) or Technology Innovation
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech impacts (2020-2025)
- Experience building technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 organizations
- Mastery of scenario planning and disruption modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of ethical implications and governance frameworks for 2030 technologies