Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist & Strategic Planner. This pivotal role shapes our company's trajectory through cutting-edge research, trend analysis, and actionable strategic roadmaps. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the rapidly evolving post-2025 ecosystem. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, innovation, and execution, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends, technologies, and disruptors relevant to 2026+ landscapes
- Develop data-driven strategic frameworks and scenario-planning models for long-term organizational resilience
- Partner with R&D teams to translate future insights into actionable product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Present compelling vision reports to stakeholders, translating complex foresight into executable business strategies
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for anticipated market shifts
- Monitor geopolitical, environmental, and technological megatrends with quantified impact assessments
- Design and maintain a 'Future Radar' dashboard for real-time trend tracking and early-warning signals
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused planning roles
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning, scenario planning)
- Proven track record translating foresight into measurable business outcomes and strategic initiatives
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal evolution drivers
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks implemented in Fortune 500 environments