Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect of tomorrow. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, design resilient strategies, and guide our organization through the transformative landscape of 2026. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they occur.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop long-term strategic roadmaps incorporating AI, quantum computing, and climate adaptation scenarios
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into corporate planning cycles
- Produce trend briefings and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-state solutions
- Represent the organization at global futurism forums and thought leadership events
- Mentor junior strategists in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and megatrend analysis
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating future-shaping projects