Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as a 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of technology-driven business transformation. We're seeking a visionary leader to develop cutting-edge frameworks that will define industry standards for the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human-centered design, driving our roadmap toward 2026's technological frontiers. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to prototype solutions for quantum computing integration, ethical AI governance, and climate-positive innovation.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients across healthcare, fintech, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing prototyping frameworks for next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with 3-5 year commercialization potential
- Design ethics-first governance models for autonomous systems and quantum applications
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives at global innovation summits
- Manage $2M+ R&D budgets for experimental technology incubation programs
- Develop KPIs measuring long-term innovation ROI against 2026 sustainability targets
Qualifications
- 10+ years in corporate strategy or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching successful tech ventures with >$50M ARR
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical field
- Published research on technology ethics or climate-positive innovation (peer-reviewed journals)
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (STEEP, Delphi, cross-impact analysis)
- Professional certification in AI Governance (e.g., CAG, IASCA) or Sustainability Strategy