Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Innovation Strategist to architect the future of digital transformation. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging trends and translate them into actionable roadmaps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incubate groundbreaking products that will redefine industries. Our Austin-based headquarters offers an agile, startup-driven culture where your ideas can shape tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological shifts
- Develop future-proof innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Champion design thinking workshops to prototype next-gen solutions
- Drive strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite executives and venture capitalists
- Quantify ROI of futuristic initiatives using predictive modeling
- Mentor cross-functional teams in agile innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record launching market-disrupting products (3+ case studies)
- Expertise in emerging technologies: Quantum Computing, AGI, Bio-Tech, or Web3
- Certified in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTE, WFS) or equivalent training
- Advanced data modeling skills with Python/R and predictive analytics tools
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for executive stakeholder communication
- PhD or Master's in Technology Forecasting, Strategic Innovation, or related field