Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Vision Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive transformative initiatives. This role merges cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to shape how businesses and societies evolve in the coming decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to pioneer solutions that redefine industries.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your strategic foresight will directly impact product development, market positioning, and sustainable growth. We value intellectual curiosity, cross-disciplinary thinking, and the courage to challenge conventional wisdom.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and market shifts
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for competitive advantage
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and investor communities
- Build an innovation ecosystem through academic and industry partnerships
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory trends affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products or services
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical concepts
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Experience scaling teams and managing multi-million dollar innovation budgets