Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of tomorrow as our 2026 Futurist Tech Strategist. You'll spearhead innovation roadmaps, identify emerging tech disruptors, and guide our organization toward quantum-ready infrastructure. This role blends foresight with execution, requiring you to translate futuristic concepts into actionable strategies while mentoring cross-functional teams.
Join us at Nexus Innovations where we're building the next wave of human-machine symbiosis. Your insights will directly influence our R&D pipeline and market positioning in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market projections
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, AI ethics)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic and research institutions
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting tech deployment
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proof methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or futurism
- Master's degree in Technology Management, Engineering, or related field
- Proven experience with quantum computing or AI ethics frameworks
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (IEEE, ACM, etc.)
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment
- Strong stakeholder management across C-suite to technical teams
- Understanding of 2026 regulatory landscape (AI Act, quantum export controls)
- Fluency in at least one programming language (Python, R preferred)