Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, anticipate market disruptions, and position our organization as an industry pioneer.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and excels at influencing stakeholders across global teams. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess a proven track record of turning visionary concepts into market-leading innovations, we invite you to lead our strategic evolution.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute multi-year strategic roadmaps targeting 2026 market opportunities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socio-economic shifts, and regulatory landscapes to identify disruptive forces
- Develop scenario-based models and risk assessments for strategic decision-making
- Present visionary insights to executive leadership and board members through compelling data narratives
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure strategic initiatives' impact on market positioning
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related quantitative field
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 5+ year strategic frameworks
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional data visualization and executive communication skills
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in high-uncertainty environments
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation (portfolio required)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE analysis)