Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to lead our 2026 initiative, transforming how organizations prepare for tomorrow's disruptions. This role blends foresight research, strategic planning, and innovation execution to create actionable roadmaps for sustainable growth.
As the 2026 Vision Lead, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to identify emerging trends, assess technological impacts, and develop proactive strategies. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, with a proven ability to translate complex scenarios into executable plans.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year scenario planning initiatives targeting 2026 market landscapes
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients
- Present future-state insights to executive stakeholders and boards
- Build cross-functional innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Author thought leadership reports on long-term industry evolution
- Manage a team of futurists and research analysts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Published thought leadership on future trends (tech, climate, work)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning
- Experience advising C-suite on long-term strategic pivots
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Professional certification in Foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend accuracy predictions