Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a Futurist Strategist (2026) to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, requiring an exceptional blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks for navigating 2026's technological landscape, from quantum computing adoption to neuro-ergonomics. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of innovation and possess an uncanny ability to connect disparate dots into coherent narratives, we invite you to transform theoretical possibilities into strategic imperatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 2026 technology impact radar, identifying disruptive vectors across AI, biotech, and spatial computing
- Produce scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making under uncertainty
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future trends into product roadmaps
- Author quarterly '2026 Horizons' briefs for investor and stakeholder communications
- Establish KPIs for measuring organizational preparedness for 2026 market shifts
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing concepts and validate market readiness
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent professional certification
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with proven 2026+ planning experience
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi Method, Horizon Scanning)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology disruption (portfolio required)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with proficiency in visualization tools
- Experience with scenario planning tools and foresight methodologies
- Track record of influencing executive strategy with future-oriented recommendations