Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of foresight, analytical rigor, and creative problem-solving to navigate emerging technologies, market shifts, and global trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, and your impact will shape industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market opportunities
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps aligning with company vision and stakeholder expectations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future-proof solutions using design thinking frameworks
- Quantify strategic initiatives through scenario modeling and risk-benefit analysis
- Present findings to executive leadership with compelling data visualizations and actionable recommendations
- Monitor emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for integration potential
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to stay ahead of industry curves
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business Strategy, Economics, Futures Studies, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or corporate foresight roles
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency with strategic tools (SWOT, PESTLE, Delphi method, system dynamics modeling)
- Demonstrated experience translating complex insights into executable strategies
- Strong presentation skills with executive-level stakeholder management experience
- Portfolio showcasing past strategic initiatives with measurable impact
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred