Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group as a 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary professional to spearhead long-term innovation initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This role combines cutting-edge foresight analysis with actionable strategic planning, requiring both creative vision and data-driven precision. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop roadmaps for emerging technologies, sustainability transitions, and market disruption scenarios. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly shape our global impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech and societal trends to develop 2026 innovation roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies
- Conduct market research on disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Develop KPI frameworks for measuring 2026 strategic initiatives
- Present findings to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align short-term projects with long-term vision
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive disruption signals
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Strong understanding of exponential technologies and their implications
- Experience presenting to executive audiences and driving adoption
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred