Job Description
Join FuturEdge Solutions at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive groundbreaking initiatives that will redefine industries. This senior role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and executive leadership to navigate complex futures and translate visionary concepts into actionable blueprints.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and spearhead projects that shape our next-generation ecosystem. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging technologies, market disruption, and human-centered design, this is your opportunity to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 strategic innovation roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing and prototyping next-gen solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive opportunities
- Present innovation strategies to executive stakeholders and board members
- Manage a $5M+ innovation portfolio with rigorous ROI tracking
- Foster partnerships with tech startups, academia, and industry disruptors
- Champion human-centered design principles in all innovation initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or futures research
- Proven track record leading large-scale transformation projects
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management
- Experience with innovation methodologies (Design Thinking, Agile Futures)
- Published thought leadership on future trends or disruption
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ innovation-to-market successes