Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation to drive sustainable innovation. You'll work in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco, collaborating with world-class engineers, designers, and industry disruptors. If you're passionate about emerging tech trends and transforming possibilities into realities, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology strategy with 3-year horizon planning
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for commercial viability
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Present future scenarios to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $2M+ innovation budget with ROI-focused allocation
- Author thought leadership publications on tech disruption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation management
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, AR/VR, blockchain)
- Proven track record of launching futuristic products/services
- MBA or advanced degree in Technology/Innovation preferred
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning skills
- Experience with agile development and rapid prototyping
- Strong network within Silicon Valley tech ecosystem
- Published author or conference speaker on future trends