Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary strategist to anticipate technological disruptions and shape our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 era. This pivotal role requires a blend of technical foresight and business acumen to guide our organization through quantum computing breakthroughs, AI ethics evolution, and metaverse convergence.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global tech partners to identify paradigm-shifting technologies. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of emerging science and market viability, transforming theoretical possibilities into commercial opportunities that define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology foresight framework using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify exponential technology opportunities across quantum, bio-digital, and AI domains
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and startups pioneering 2026-viable innovations
- Present quarterly technology briefings to the board with actionable recommendations for R&D allocation
- Author the annual 'State of 2026 Technology' report benchmarking against industry disruptors
- Drive innovation culture through internal hackathons focused on 2026 use cases
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or emerging tech research
- Proven expertise in forecasting technology adoption curves and market disruption patterns
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, and spatial computing paradigms
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience developing technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 organizations
- MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Futures Studies, or related technical field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment preferred