Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of our digital ecosystem. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate technological disruptions, identify emerging market opportunities, and translate them into actionable growth strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop blueprints for our 2026 product roadmap, ensuring our innovations stay ahead of industry curves.
We seek a disruptor who thrives at the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, and market evolution. Your strategic insights will directly influence our $2B+ portfolio and shape how 50M+ users interact with next-gen platforms. If you're passionate about building tomorrow's solutions today, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their impact on our 2026 market positioning
- Develop scenario-based innovation roadmaps with 3-5 year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align engineering, marketing, and product teams on future vision
- Conduct competitive audits and disruptor analysis to identify first-mover advantages
- Translate complex data into compelling executive presentations with actionable recommendations
- Manage $500K+ annual innovation budget for prototyping and pilot programs
- Mentor junior strategists in future-focused methodologies and trend forecasting
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products (3+ examples required)
- Expertise in scenario planning, SWOT analysis, and horizon scanning frameworks
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Strategic Foresight (PhD/MBA preferred)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their commercial applications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation portfolio
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., WFS, APF) strongly preferred