Job Description
Shape the future with us at FutureWorks Labs! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect next-generation solutions for emerging markets. Join our cross-functional team at the intersection of technology and human behavior to transform how businesses prepare for the post-2025 landscape. This hybrid role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence product roadmaps while working in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for strategic integration
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite and investors
- Manage $2M+ innovation budget with ROI-driven allocations
- Drive organizational adoption of future-ready methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Expertise in forecasting technology disruptions
- Proven track record scaling enterprise solutions
- Advanced degree in Business/Tech/Engineering preferred
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks
- Strong data modeling and visualization skills
- Published thought leadership in innovation journals