Job Description
Join Innovate Forward Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-leading solutions. This pivotal role requires a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to position our company as an industry pioneer.
As a key architect of tomorrow's tech landscape, you'll collaborate with R&D, product, and executive teams to identify breakthrough opportunities, anticipate disruptive trends, and translate visionary concepts into actionable blueprints. Your impact will directly shape our product portfolio and market positioning in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 technology strategy roadmap, aligning with long-term business objectives
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate next-gen solutions
- Develop competitive intelligence frameworks to anticipate industry disruption
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Manage a $5M+ innovation portfolio with measurable ROI tracking
- Foster strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough technologies (quantifiable results required)
- Expertise in emerging domains: quantum computing, advanced AI, biotech convergence, or sustainable tech
- Executive-level presentation skills with experience influencing C-suite decisions
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business (PhD/MBA preferred)
- Deep understanding of technology adoption lifecycle and market diffusion models
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across R&D, product, and marketing
- Certification in innovation management or technology foresight (e.g., CFTE, Foresight Practitioner)