Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as our 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. You'll spearhead strategic initiatives that shape how businesses leverage emerging technologies like quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. This role demands visionary thinking to translate future trends into actionable roadmaps for our Fortune 500 partners.
We offer a dynamic environment where your expertise directly influences product roadmaps, R&D investments, and market disruption strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present forward-looking frameworks to global stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and foresight, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 industry disruption forecasts
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, bio-integrated systems, decentralized networks) for strategic adoption
- Lead innovation workshops with executive teams to prioritize future-proof investments
- Conduct competitive analysis and scenario planning for tech-driven market shifts
- Present futuristic frameworks to investors and board members with compelling data visualization
- Partner with product teams to integrate 2026-ready features into development pipelines
- Author thought leadership reports on the societal impact of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, product innovation, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of developing tech roadmaps with 5+ year horizons
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, AI governance, or sustainable tech
- Executive-level presentation skills with experience to C-suite audiences
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Strategic Innovation
- Published thought leadership in tech foresight or innovation strategy
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Experience with scenario planning tools and trend analysis methodologies