Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and transform emerging concepts into market-ready solutions. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, requiring you to anticipate industry shifts, pioneer next-gen methodologies, and lead cross-functional teams through the digital transformation horizon.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and drives exponential growth through strategic innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to define technology roadmaps that will redefine industries by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026 technology strategy aligned with market evolution and organizational growth
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, synthetic biology)
- Architect innovation frameworks for rapid prototyping and scalable deployment of future-ready solutions
- Partner with product teams to integrate 2026-vision capabilities into current development sprints
- Present strategic roadmaps to stakeholders using data-driven visualization and scenario planning
- Establish KPIs to measure innovation velocity and market readiness for 2026 capabilities
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with rigorous ROI analysis and risk mitigation protocols
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with proven impact on future-oriented initiatives
- Expertise in emerging tech domains (AI ethics, Web3 infrastructure, climate tech)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Experience scaling teams through exponential growth phases (>200% YoY)
- Published thought leadership in technology forecasting or innovation management
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and scenario modeling
- Track record of launching products with 5+ year market disruption potential
- PhD or Master's in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field