Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group to shape the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to map emerging technologies and societal shifts through 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic implementation, driving innovation across our portfolio of sustainable tech ventures.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global thought leaders. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology impact assessments across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Design strategic frameworks for navigating regulatory and ethical challenges in emerging tech landscapes
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite on disruptive market forces through 2026
- Establish KPIs for innovation adoption and future-readiness across organizational units
- Publish quarterly trend briefings on geopolitical and technological shifts affecting business strategy
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify and evaluate 2026-era investment opportunities
- Develop talent acquisition strategies for skills needed in 2026 workforce ecosystems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 7+ years experience
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in technology convergence analysis (AI, IoT, blockchain, etc.)
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Studies)
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech trends (IEEE, HBR, or equivalent)
- Experience with cross-cultural scenario planning for global markets
- Deep understanding of ESG implications for 2026 business models
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex systems