Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to lead our next-generation planning initiatives. This pivotal role will shape our technological roadmap, identify emerging market opportunities, and drive transformative projects that position our company at the forefront of industry evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to develop strategies that turn futuristic concepts into actionable business plans.
Why Nexus Futures Group? We're a forward-thinking incubator specializing in exponential technologies. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge facilities, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that thrives on bold ideas and calculated risks. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on how businesses prepare for the post-2025 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026-2030 strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology trends
- Lead scenario planning workshops to identify disruptive market forces and competitive threats
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring innovation maturity and future-readiness
- Manage a portfolio of pilot projects targeting 2026 commercialization opportunities
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academic researchers, and industry pioneers
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports analyzing technological convergence points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or technology forecasting
- Proven experience developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their market implications
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Exceptional data analysis skills with proficiency in trend visualization tools
- Strong track record of presenting complex concepts to non-technical executives
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-proofing initiatives