Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect solutions for emerging technological landscapes. This hybrid role requires a blend of foresight, technical acumen, and business strategy to shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify disruptive trends, develop future-proof frameworks, and lead high-impact initiatives that redefine industry standards.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers state-of-the-art facilities, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where curiosity drives breakthroughs. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your opportunity to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead scenario planning for 2026+ technology adoption across IoT, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech integration into enterprise ecosystems
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive innovations and market inflection points
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions with rapid iteration cycles
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Drive innovation workshops with cross-functional teams to co-create future scenarios
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and geopolitical factors affecting innovation landscapes
- Author thought leadership content on emerging tech trends and their business implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with proven tech foresight experience
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, quantum computing) and their commercial applications
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Business Strategy, or related field
- Track record of successfully launching future-focused initiatives with measurable impact
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Strong stakeholder management experience across C-suite, engineering, and product teams
- Published thought leadership in innovation or technology strategy (blogs, whitepapers, journals)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi method, scenario planning, horizon scanning)