Job Description
Join InnovateNext Solutions as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving innovation at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human experience. If you thrive at the nexus of imagination and execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmaps using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints translating future insights into market-ready initiatives
- Establish quantitative forecasting models for emerging tech adoption and market shifts
- Partner with C-suite to align long-term vision with quarterly execution priorities
- Author seminal thought leadership on industry futures and disruption vectors
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Innovation Academy program
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership in futures studies or technology forecasting
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling ability translating complex scenarios into stakeholder narratives