Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive sustainable innovation across emerging technologies. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to navigate complex market evolutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and shape the future of industries through data-driven decision-making.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes global trends into actionable strategies, and possesses an unwavering commitment to ethical innovation. This is a rare opportunity to define what's next in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision across technology, market, and operational domains
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends and emerging opportunities
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for multi-stakeholder decision-making
- Champion innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Present strategic insights to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Establish KPIs and measurement systems for strategic initiatives
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience with cross-functional leadership in matrix organizations
- Published thought leadership on industry transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred