Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge innovation with practical business execution in our dynamic San Francisco headquarters. You'll collaborate with industry pioneers to shape sustainable tech ecosystems that drive global impact. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to lead the charge into the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with emerging market trends and disruptive innovations
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping AI/quantum/IoT solutions for 2026 use cases
- Conduct scenario planning for climate-resilient infrastructure and circular tech models
- Forge strategic partnerships with academia and startups to accelerate R&D pipelines
- Present technology forecasts and risk assessments to C-suite and investors
- Drive implementation of ethical AI frameworks and responsible innovation standards
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes affecting tech adoption timelines
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Strategic Innovation
- 8+ years in technology strategy with 3+ years in futurism or horizon scanning
- Proven track record in scaling tech ventures from concept to market
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership on tech ethics or sustainable innovation
- Experience with agile methodologies and cross-cultural team leadership
- Fluency in emerging tech policy frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, US CHIPS Act)