Job Description
Shape the Future at Innovate Tomorrow Inc.
We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap development. As technology accelerates toward quantum computing, AI singularity, and decentralized ecosystems, you'll architect transformative strategies that position us at the forefront of innovation.
Join our elite team of futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem. This hybrid role offers unparalleled influence over our $2B innovation pipeline and the opportunity to redefine industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026-2030 strategic foresight frameworks using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, bio-digital interfaces) for competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to future-proof organizational capabilities
- Author quarterly trend reports with actionable insights for board-level decision making
- Design and execute innovation sprints focused on 2026 market disruption opportunities
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on cutting-edge research initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Expertise in futures methodologies (Delphi, cross-impact analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Proven track record of implementing future-oriented strategies with measurable ROI
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Oxford