Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap and position us at the forefront of emerging technologies. This role requires deep analytical prowess, strategic foresight, and the ability to translate complex trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional initiatives, and shape the future of our organization as we prepare for the technological landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for long-term business resilience
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-ready solutions
- Present compelling future-state narratives to stakeholders and executive leadership
- Analyze geopolitical and regulatory trends affecting technology adoption
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership content on future-of-work implications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains