Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to map emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions for the next decade. This pivotal role requires blending data analytics, cultural foresight, and strategic innovation to position our organization at the forefront of 2026's landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop proactive roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities, and build adaptive frameworks for an unpredictable future. This is your chance to shape tomorrow's business paradigms today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends impacting 2026's technological, economic, and social ecosystems
- Develop predictive models using AI-driven analytics to forecast market disruptions and competitive landscapes
- Design strategic blueprints for organizational adaptation to future workforce automation and AI integration
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and risk mitigation for 2026's geopolitical uncertainties
- Build cross-functional innovation pipelines targeting next-gen sustainability and climate resilience solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proofing business models and workforce evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Proven experience translating foresight insights into executable business strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, bioengineering)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex future scenarios to stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-10 year strategic planning implementations