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Futurist & Strategic Innovation Manager

InnovateFuture Labs
San Francisco
Estimated Salary
USD 180.000 – USD 250.000
New
Live Update
1 Juli 2026
Deadline
1 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join InnovateFuture Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Manager to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries. This pivotal role blends foresight research, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to navigate emerging trends and disruptive technologies. You'll partner with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies, driving innovation across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable ecosystems.

Why InnovateFuture? We're a mission-driven incubator backed by Silicon Valley's brightest minds, offering unparalleled resources to shape the future. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where your ideas can change the world.

Responsibilities

  • Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026+ business landscapes
  • Develop strategic innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs for R&D investments
  • Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities
  • Translate foresight insights into product development pipelines and go-to-market strategies
  • Build and manage a network of external futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
  • Present future scenarios to executive teams to inform long-term capital allocation
  • Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking across the organization

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, Strategic Foresight, or related field
  • 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
  • Proven track record developing corporate innovation frameworks and roadmaps
  • Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, Web3)
  • Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex future scenarios
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational change
  • Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation methodologies
  • Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects

Required Skills

Strategic Foresight Innovation Management Trend Analysis Scenario Planning AI Strategy Quantum Computing Sustainable Futures Cross-functional Leadership Future-Ready Architecture

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