Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human-centric design. Lead cross-functional teams through agile methodologies while shaping our 5-year innovation roadmap. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, creative foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into market-disrupting products.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps aligned with global sustainability goals
- Lead cross-functional teams in AI-driven product development cycles
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies and market disruptors
- Champion human-centered design principles across all innovation initiatives
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Drive patent development and intellectual property protection strategies
- Mentor innovation specialists and foster a culture of calculated risk-taking
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or tech leadership
- Proven track record of launching AI-driven products with measurable impact
- Expertise in sustainability frameworks (ESG, circular economy principles)
- Strong background in agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Innovation
- Certification in Design Thinking, Lean Startup, or Technology Foresight
- Experience securing $1M+ innovation budgets and managing R&D pipelines
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ disruptive products launched in the past 5 years