Job Description
Join InnovateTech Solutions as a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We seek a forward-thinking strategist to map emerging tech trends, design next-generation frameworks, and steer our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This senior role demands a blend of technical acumen, visionary thinking, and cross-functional leadership to transform futuristic concepts into tangible business solutions. Work alongside industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your ideas will shape tomorrow's technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ tech trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, spatial web)
- Design strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 5-year market projections
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate future-tech into product roadmaps
- Develop whitepapers and thought leadership on emerging tech paradigms
- Manage cross-functional teams executing prototype projects for 2026 deployment
- Advocate ethical frameworks for next-generation AI and biotech integration
- Represent company at global tech summits and future-focused conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning or emerging technology roles
- Proven track record of launching future-facing products/services
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, AR/VR, blockchain)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Strong network with global tech innovators and research institutions
- Published thought leadership in technology forecasting
- Experience with scenario planning and technology adoption lifecycle models
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Innovation preferred