Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging tech trends and shape our innovation roadmap toward 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-functional teams to identify disruptive technologies, forecast market shifts, and develop actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of the next tech revolution.
Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in future-gazing will directly influence product development, market entry, and competitive positioning. Collaborate with industry pioneers, leverage cutting-edge research, and drive initiatives that will redefine how businesses operate in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast their impact on industries by 2026
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead innovation workshops to identify and prioritize breakthrough opportunities
- Conduct competitive intelligence analysis to anticipate market disruptions
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and board members
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Monitor global tech policy and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in forecasting tech trends and market evolution
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Exceptional data analysis and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience presenting complex concepts to executive audiences
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful tech strategy implementations