Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to lead our decade-long planning initiatives. This pivotal role requires an exceptional blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and strategic execution to position our organization at the forefront of emerging trends. You'll transform complex data into actionable roadmaps while collaborating with C-suite executives to shape our 2026 vision. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to make history.
What We Offer:
- Equity package in a pre-IPO tech leader
- Unlimited PTO and flexible work arrangements
- $10,000 annual innovation stipend
- Direct access to industry futurist conferences
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop comprehensive scenario-planning models for 5-year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to integrate future insights into product roadmaps
- Present strategic recommendations to the board with quantified ROI projections
- Establish early-warning systems for emerging competitive threats and opportunities
- Mentor junior strategists in futures-thinking methodologies
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports for executive leadership
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic frameworks
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and system dynamics
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling abilities
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFS, CFMP)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects