Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We seek a visionary Futurist Strategic Planner to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. Shape how organizations navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, positioning you as a catalyst for innovation in our dynamic Bay Area headquarters.
Why This Role Matters:
As our first dedicated Futurist, you'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, identify disruptive opportunities, and develop adaptive frameworks for our global enterprise. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, technologies, and socio-economic shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop quantitative/qualitative scenario models for strategic decision-making and risk mitigation
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into annual planning cycles
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing operations and innovation pipelines
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for industry conferences and publications
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist work or strategic frameworks
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with AI/ML applications in strategic planning environments