Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to lead our 2026 roadmap development. This pivotal role requires you to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal trends that will reshape industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies that position us as market pioneers.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll leverage cutting-edge scenario planning tools, conduct horizon scanning, and produce high-impact trend reports that influence multi-year investment decisions. This is your chance to shape tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and market paradigms affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop data-driven scenario models for 3-5 year strategic planning cycles
- Facilitate executive workshops translating future insights into innovation roadmaps
- Produce quarterly trend reports with actionable recommendations for R&D and product development
- Establish cross-functional futures intelligence networks across global operations
- Represent the company at industry foresight forums and thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or MBA with specialization in strategic foresight
- Proven expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Experience with AI/ML trend forecasting and predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences