Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Tech Strategist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking a visionary leader to bridge emerging technologies with market evolution, driving our position at the forefront of innovation. This role demands strategic foresight, technical fluency, and the ability to translate complex trends into actionable roadmaps. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to develop long-term technology strategies that align with our 2026 vision. Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic, startup-meets-corporate environment where your ideas will shape industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market predictions and business objectives
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate strategic vision into product development priorities
- Partner with R&D to prototype futuristic solutions with real-world applications
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and industry thought leaders
- Build and manage a network of futurists, technologists, and innovation partners
- Quantify ROI of futuristic initiatives through market analysis and competitive benchmarking
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy, product innovation, or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 or scale-up experience
- Deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies with published thought leadership
- Proven track record of developing multi-year tech roadmaps that drive market disruption
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or Futures Studies
- Strong network within tech innovation ecosystems (VCs, accelerators, research institutions)
- Certification in strategic foresight or technology trend analysis preferred
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ major technology innovation initiatives launched