Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations as a Future Technologies Strategist and shape the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our 2026+ technology roadmap and drive disruptive innovation across industries.
In this pivotal role, you'll forecast emerging tech trends, develop strategic frameworks for adoption, and lead cross-functional teams in executing next-generation solutions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to create sustainable competitive advantages.
What sets this role apart:
- Direct impact on $2B+ product portfolio
- Access to cutting-edge R&D labs
- Executive-level strategic influence
- Global travel to innovation hubs
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech) with 5-year impact assessments
- Develop strategic adoption frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Present technology roadmaps to C-suite executives and investor boards
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Author thought leadership pieces on future tech disruption
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-driven allocation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation leadership
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Proven track record of launching enterprise-scale tech initiatives
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Certifications in Futures Thinking or Technology Strategy preferred
- Experience managing distributed global teams
- Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills
- Published research or patents in emerging technologies