Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and help architect tomorrow's innovations today. This pivotal role requires a blend of technological foresight and strategic planning to prepare our organization for the transformative landscape of 2026. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in emerging tech adoption, sustainable innovation, and human-centric design while collaborating with C-suite executives to shape our 5-year roadmap. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, society, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends and market shifts affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable innovation projects
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into development lifecycles
- Author strategic foresight reports for executive decision-making and investor communications
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure organizational preparedness for 2026 challenges
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and industry thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Innovation with 8+ years of experience
- Proven track record in developing long-term technology roadmaps with measurable outcomes
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, sustainable tech)
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems modeling capabilities
- Experience with foresight methodologies like Delphi, STEEP analysis, and cross-impact matrices
- Strong executive presence with demonstrated success influencing C-level decision-making
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation (required portfolio submission)