Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We seek a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, merging emerging innovations with market readiness. Shape tomorrow's digital landscape while working with industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub. This role offers unparalleled influence on next-gen solutions and career acceleration in exponential growth sectors.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech integration
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with 3-5 year market impact
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Drive pilot programs for breakthrough technologies with $1M+ innovation budgets
- Collaborate with global partners on future-proof ecosystem development
- Monitor regulatory shifts and ethical implications of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or innovation leadership at Fortune 500 scale
- Proven track record scaling breakthrough technologies to market
- Expertise in at least 3 emerging tech domains (AI, Web3, biotech, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Experience with scenario planning and futures methodology frameworks
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Published thought leadership in technology journals or conferences
- Fluency in agile development and rapid prototyping methodologies