Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group as we shape the future landscape for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Strategist to lead our long-term innovation roadmap, driving transformative initiatives that redefine industry standards. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, requiring a dynamic leader who thrives in ambiguity and turns tomorrow's opportunities into today's realities. You'll collaborate with executive leadership, R&D, and global partners to architect sustainable strategies that position us at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ strategic vision frameworks through market trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Conduct competitive landscape audits and disruptor threat assessments for emerging markets
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite and board with data-backed ROI projections
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness metrics and track progress against 2026 milestones
- Partner with venture capital arms to identify and integrate emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, Web3, AR/VR, sustainable tech)
- Certified Futurist (CF) or similar foresight methodology training preferred
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with advanced visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- PhD or Master's in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on future trends (whitepapers, TED talks, industry journals)