Job Description
Join InnovateForward at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution as a Senior Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary minds to architect the 2026 business landscape through cutting-edge research, trend analysis, and strategic foresight. This pivotal role empowers you to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to guide our organization's long-term trajectory. Collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to transform foresight into actionable innovation pipelines that will define the next generation of industries.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled opportunities to shape the future while working alongside industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socio-cultural trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints translating future insights into product roadmaps
- Present findings to stakeholders through compelling visualizations and executive narratives
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications and whitepapers on 2026 industry transformations
- Champion agile methodologies for rapid prototyping of future-focused solutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic forespace
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in enterprise environments