Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a visionary 2026 Futurist & Strategic Planner to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking strategist to decode emerging trends and architect long-term roadmaps for our global technology portfolio. This high-impact role requires blending data-driven insights with creative foresight to position our company at the vanguard of industry evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform speculative possibilities into actionable blueprints, ensuring we're not just ready for 2026—but defining it.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying disruptive forces across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps aligned with market evolution and technological inflection points
- Present compelling future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Partner with R&D to incubate moonshot projects targeting 2026 market opportunities
- Establish competitive advantage through first-mover advantage in emerging ecosystems
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (demographic shifts, climate tech, AI governance) to forecast 2026 industry disruptions
- Design and implement strategic foresight frameworks using scenario planning and Delphi methodology
- Produce quarterly trend briefings and annual future-state reports for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align departments on 2026 strategic imperatives
- Monitor patent landscapes and emerging startups for acquisition/partnership opportunities
- Develop KPIs to track organizational preparedness for future-state transitions
- Represent company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 or tech unicorns
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, MBA, or equivalent professional certification
- Published thought leadership on technological forecasting or long-range strategic planning
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, PESTLE analysis, SWOT-PESTLE integration)
- Proven experience translating complex scenarios into executable business strategies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences and board-level communication
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-year strategic roadmaps delivered to market