Job Description
Join our pioneering team at InnovateForward Labs to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead cross-functional initiatives in emerging technologies, sustainable innovation, and human-centered design. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and forward-thinking leadership to shape products that will define the next decade.
As a Future Technology Strategist, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate future risks, and build roadmaps for scalable solutions. Our culture thrives on curiosity, agility, and impact-driven collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with market trends and sustainability goals
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prioritize 2026-focused initiatives
- Analyze emerging tech (AI, quantum, biotech) for strategic implementation opportunities
- Present foresight reports to stakeholders with actionable recommendations
- Manage innovation portfolios with $5M+ annual R&D budgets
- Partner with product teams to integrate future tech into current roadmaps
- Represent company at global tech summits and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy, product development, or innovation consulting
- Proven experience with emerging technologies and future-trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Expertise in agile methodologies and product lifecycle management
- Strong financial acumen for budget management and ROI forecasting
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level experience
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-tech implementations
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred