Job Description
Join InnovateFutures Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As a 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll decode emerging trends, architect visionary roadmaps, and guide our organization through the next technological paradigm shift. This is your chance to shape the future of innovation.
We seek a visionary thinker with a passion for foresight and strategic planning. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex data into actionable strategies that position us as industry leaders in the 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends to forecast 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps and scenario-planning frameworks for long-term organizational resilience
- Present trend insights to executive stakeholders through compelling visualizations and data narratives
- Lead innovation workshops to foster future-thinking across departments
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into R&D pipelines
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic indicators impacting technological adoption
- Author quarterly trend reports and horizon-scanning publications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven experience with scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning
- Expertise in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis platforms
- Strong understanding of AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from ACIF or University of Houston)