Job Description
We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Manager to architect our company's tomorrow. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. where tomorrow's innovations become today's reality.
As the architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotechnology, and sustainable tech. Your strategic foresight will position us as industry pioneers while navigating complex global uncertainties. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the future of business.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptive technologies to identify strategic opportunities for 2026 market leadership
- Develop cross-functional innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and climate-tech solutions
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for geopolitical and technological disruptions
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing products with 3-5 year market impact
- Present strategic futures briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track adoption of emerging business models
- Manage a $2M innovation incubation fund for experimental ventures
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or relevant field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of implementing trend-driven business transformations
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and disruptive technology adoption
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures into executable strategies
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation management
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience managing innovation budgets and cross-functional teams