Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with human-centric innovation, shaping how organizations adapt to seismic shifts in AI, sustainability, and workforce evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies that drive competitive advantage.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses an uncanny ability to identify emerging trends before they enter mainstream consciousness. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks that will redefine industries by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year strategic roadmaps for clients navigating 2026 technology disruptions
- Lead scenario-planning workshops identifying opportunities in AI ethics, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Analyze global megatrends to produce trend reports with 85%+ predictive accuracy
- Design human-centered transition strategies for workforce automation and augmentation
- Present future-vision briefings to executive boards and investment committees
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership through white papers and keynotes
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Proven track record of developing scenarios with measurable business impact
- Expertise in AI, biotechnology, or climate science forecasting
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-vision work
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption