Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Tech Futurist at InnovateNext Labs. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our technology roadmap for the next decade and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with pragmatic execution, driving innovation across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Join our elite team of disruptors in Austin's vibrant tech hub, where you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and influence industry-wide standards. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and human-centered design, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 vision and market disruption
- Lead emerging technology audits (quantum, AGI, bio-computing) and ROI analysis
- Architect innovation frameworks for sustainable tech adoption across verticals
- Present strategic futures to investors and board members with data-driven narratives
- Manage $10M+ innovation portfolio with KPI-driven governance
- Build and lead elite future-tech task force with industry partners
- Drive patent strategy for breakthrough technologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in C-suite or director-level roles
- Proven track record in emerging tech commercialization (quantum/AI/blockchain)
- PhD or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology
- Deep expertise in technology forecasting and scenario planning
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation (IEEE, Nature, etc.)
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent preferred