Job Description
Join NextGen Solutions Inc. as a Future Innovation Strategist and lead our charge into 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect our next-generation product ecosystem and drive transformative growth in emerging markets. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify disruptive opportunities, align our roadmap with future consumer behaviors, and pioneer solutions that redefine industry standards. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping how we prepare for the next technological and societal shifts.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections and technological trends
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and disruptive business models
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate future-facing solutions in our innovation lab
- Analyze global market shifts and geopolitical factors impacting future consumer behaviors
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-backed insights
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
- Establish KPIs for innovation success and track progress against future-state objectives
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products with 5+ year vision cycles
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technological forecasting
- Strong data literacy with proficiency in AI-driven analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives across global markets
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex future concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Master's degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies required