Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs as a Futurist Technology Strategist to architect the digital landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary thinkers to transform emerging technologies into actionable blueprints for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends foresight analysis with practical implementation, requiring you to map technological evolutions, anticipate market disruptions, and design future-proof solutions. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub with flexible hybrid arrangements and unparalleled growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for clients focusing on 2026 market readiness
- Analyze emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on future workforce transformation
- Produce strategic whitepapers on the societal impact of 2026 technological adoption
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions for 2026 deployment
- Mentor junior strategists in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic consulting or technology innovation
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or related field
- Published work on 2020s technology disruption (e.g., AI ethics, quantum adoption)
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies or Horizon Scanning
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ future-strategy implementations