Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our next-gen product roadmap, blending AI integration, quantum computing readiness, and sustainable tech practices. This pivotal role demands someone who thrives at the intersection of foresight and execution, transforming theoretical possibilities into market-disrupting realities.
As a cornerstone of our innovation division, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify emerging paradigms, deconstruct industry disruption vectors, and develop agile frameworks that position us as the undisputed leader in tomorrow's tech landscape. Your strategic insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investment decisions and shape our global expansion trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps incorporating quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate-positive tech
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 market impact
- Develop scenario-planning models for geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting tech ecosystems
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation investments with ESG and UN SDG frameworks
- Establish KPIs for emerging tech adoption, measuring ROI against sustainability metrics
- Manage a $50M innovation portfolio with quarterly portfolio reviews and pivots
- Present strategic blueprints to investors, board members, and government stakeholders
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in emerging tech forecasting
- Proven track record scaling tech products from concept to $1B+ valuation
- Expertise in quantum computing, neuromorphic systems, or climate tech
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed tech journals (e.g., Nature, IEEE)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on 2030+ technology transitions
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurism
- Fluency in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Security clearance preferred for federal partnership projects