Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Planner to lead transformative initiatives through 2026 and beyond. Shape tomorrow's innovations today by analyzing emerging trends, forecasting market shifts, and designing groundbreaking strategies that position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate an accelerating future landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech and socio-economic trends to map 2026+ scenarios
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce high-impact reports and presentations for executive leadership
- Identify disruptive opportunities and threats across industries
- Partner with R&D to validate future-focused initiatives
- Monitor horizon scanning and competitive intelligence ecosystems
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts 3-5 years ahead
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong background in emerging tech (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFMP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects