Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, positioning our organization at the forefront of technological and societal transformation.
As a key architect of tomorrow, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and industry disruptors to identify paradigm shifts, anticipate market inflection points, and design innovative solutions for 2026 and beyond. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term organizational resilience.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies, social shifts, and economic indicators impacting 2026
- Develop quantitative and qualitative foresight models to forecast market evolution and competitive landscapes
- Design strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation to disruptive forces
- Present executive-level recommendations through compelling narratives and data visualizations
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-ready solutions
- Author annual 'Future State' reports influencing $500M+ portfolio decisions
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholder management experience
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, cross-impact analysis)
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations