Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our Senior Futurist at FutureWorks Inc. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive innovation in an era of unprecedented technological transformation. Lead cross-functional teams in decoding emerging trends, forecasting market shifts, and developing actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of industry evolution.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate complex data into compelling narratives that inspire organizational change. Your expertise will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives across our global footprint. Join us to pioneer solutions that redefine human experience in the 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026 market scenarios
- Develop and communicate comprehensive strategic roadmaps for 2026+ vision implementation
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and disruptive opportunities
- Facilitate executive workshops to align stakeholders on future-facing priorities
- Quantify strategic risks and opportunities through data modeling and scenario planning
- Partner with R&D to integrate future insights into product innovation pipelines
- Author thought leadership publications that position FutureWorks as a 2026 industry pioneer
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- 12+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year future strategies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level influence capabilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., ACFS preferred)