Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our decade-long roadmap, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human-centric design. This pivotal role demands foresight to anticipate market shifts, technological disruptions, and evolving consumer behaviors. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into our DNA, transforming speculative insights into actionable strategies that position us as industry pioneers in the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging opportunities and threats in next-generation tech domains
- Produce high-impact strategic whitepapers and future-state roadmaps for board-level presentations
- Establish KPIs and innovation metrics to track progress toward 2026 transformation goals
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions addressing megatrends
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry conferences
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in developing multi-year strategic roadmaps (5+ year horizons)
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies: AI/ML, quantum computing, biotech, or climate tech
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP, WFS) or equivalent advanced degree
- Exceptional storytelling skills with demonstrated executive communication abilities
- Portfolio showcasing published future-state analyses or trend reports
- Experience scaling agile methodologies for long-term strategic initiatives