Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's economy as we pioneer solutions for the 2026 landscape. We seek a visionary Innovation Strategist to architect sustainable business models and technological frameworks that will define the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical implementation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative brilliance.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly shape emerging markets. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop blueprints for sustainable growth, leveraging emerging technologies and behavioral economics to solve complex future challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement strategic roadmaps for 2026 market opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops on emerging technology adoption
- Analyze global trends to identify disruptive business models
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for long-term resilience
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Create stakeholder presentations on innovation ROI and market positioning
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proof methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Business, Economics, or Technology
- Proven experience with AI/ML implementation in strategy
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFMP)
- Demonstrated success in scaling disruptive business models
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Published thought leadership on future economies