Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic implementation, requiring an exceptional blend of creativity and data-driven decision-making. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge resources and a culture that rewards bold thinking.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Develop scenario models for 2026 market landscapes
- Drive innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Build foresight frameworks for organizational resilience
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to identify 2026 opportunity spaces
- Design strategic roadmaps for emerging technology adoption
- Present executive briefings on future market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints
- Quantify future ROI using predictive analytics
- Develop competitive foresight protocols
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Proficiency with AI-powered forecasting tools
- Experience with C-level stakeholder management
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)