Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist to architect the next decade of digital transformation. We seek visionary strategists who can anticipate technological shifts and translate them into actionable business frameworks. This role blends foresight analysis with practical implementation leadership, ensuring our organization stays at the vanguard of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to shape technology roadmaps that define 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) to develop 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-relevant solutions
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready capabilities into current development cycles
- Deliver executive briefings on technological disruption and market adaptation strategies
- Establish KPI frameworks measuring innovation velocity and future-readiness metrics
- Curate external partnerships with academic labs and startups pioneering 2026 technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of anticipating tech trends (e.g., predicted AI/ML adoption patterns)
- Expertise in scenario planning and futures methodologies (e.g., Delphi technique, horizon scanning)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Futures Studies, or MBA with tech specialization
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (patents, whitepapers, keynotes)
- Experience scaling innovation programs in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments