Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow's landscape at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies, positioning our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to develop resilient frameworks that anticipate and shape the future of global markets.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic shifts and technological disruptions to forecast 2026+ industry landscapes
- Develop strategic blueprints for next-generation product ecosystems and service innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visioning
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with emerging technology pioneers and research institutions
- Design scenario-planning models to quantify future market opportunities and risks
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board committees
- Mentor innovation teams on future-thinking methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Horizon Scanning methodologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on transformational initiatives
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario visualization capabilities