Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc as we redefine industries through 2026 innovation. We seek a visionary strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This role requires pioneering thinking to anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations shaping 2026. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop blueprints for next-generation products, services, and business models that position us at the forefront of progress.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, combines analytical rigor with creative foresight, and excels at translating complex futures into actionable strategies. This is your chance to shape how businesses adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology advancements
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype 2026-viable solutions through agile innovation sprints
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives with data-driven recommendations
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring long-term strategic outcomes
- Manage cross-functional innovation labs with 15+ stakeholders
- Author thought leadership on 2026 industry disruption
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven experience with futures methodology (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)
- Expertise in emerging tech adoption patterns (AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technology-driven transformation
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, Trendalyzer)
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives from concept to market
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred