Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. As a 2026 Innovation Strategist, you'll architect the future of emerging technologies and market trends. We're seeking a visionary leader to transform cutting-edge concepts into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping our company's decade-long roadmap while collaborating with Fortune 500 partners.
Our Austin hub combines Silicon Valley agility with Texas innovation, offering hybrid flexibility and state-of-the-art facilities. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions while representing our brand at global innovation summits. This isn't just a job—it's your platform to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives on future market disruptions
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets for pilot projects and R&D initiatives
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Stanford's d.school on emerging tech research
- Present strategic frameworks at Davos, CES, and SXSW Future stages
- Mentor next-gen innovators through our FutureWorks Fellowship program
- Drive patent development for proprietary 2026-era methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation or technology futures planning
- Proven track record of scaling emerging technologies to commercial viability
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI governance
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 technology predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Fluency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, Delphi Method)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight from APF or WFS