Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our 2026 Futures Strategist, you'll architect visionary roadmaps that redefine industries and shape the decade ahead. This pivotal role demands radical imagination, strategic precision, and the ability to translate foresight into actionable blueprints. Collaborate with C-suite executives, disrupt conventional thinking, and lead cross-functional initiatives that position our organization as the undisputed leader in 2026 and beyond. We offer unparalleled autonomy, cutting-edge resources, and a culture where your boldest ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic frameworks across technology, market trends, and societal shifts
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives to anticipate and prepare for disruptive global events
- Partner with R&D to incubate breakthrough innovations with 5-7 year horizons
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs to track long-term strategic initiatives and adapt to emerging data
- Drive organizational culture shifts to embrace future-focused methodologies
- Represent company at global foresight conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategy, Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning with proven 5+ year horizon experience
- Expertise in scenario modeling, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps that achieved measurable impact
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures narratives
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major strategic initiatives implemented