Job Description
Join FuturEdge Solutions as a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to pioneer our next-generation technology roadmap, blending emerging trends with market foresight. This pivotal role requires dissecting horizon technologies, cross-industry disruption patterns, and socioeconomic shifts to build actionable frameworks that position us at the vanguard of the 2026 digital landscape. Collaborate with C-suite executives to transform speculative futures into competitive advantages while mentoring cross-functional teams in strategic foresight methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps with 5-year horizon planning
- Analyze emerging trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) for strategic integration
- Lead scenario planning workshops for high-uncertainty market environments
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions targeting 2026 market needs
- Author disruptive innovation frameworks for board-level decision support
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across business units
- Represent company at global tech foresight conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's in Strategy/Tech Innovation (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning with Fortune 500 or scale-up experience
- Proven track record in horizon scanning and futures analysis methodologies
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR)
- Certified in strategic foresight (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Experience with scenario planning tools and predictive modeling frameworks