Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Future Tech Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands an insatiable curiosity about emerging technologies and the ability to translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop roadmaps that redefine industries while maintaining ethical innovation standards. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will shape tomorrow's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 sustainability and societal impact goals
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic concepts into viable product roadmaps
- Conduct scenario planning for technological disruptions and their market implications
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and industry pioneers
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of executing future-focused initiatives
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or Technology Roadmapping
- Experience with ethical tech governance frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-tech research or thought leadership