Job Description
Join the frontier of tomorrow as our 2026 Innovation Strategist! At FutureWorks Inc., we're redefining how businesses prepare for the next decade. You'll architect groundbreaking strategies that position companies at the vanguard of emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations. This role demands visionary thinking and hands-on execution to shape futures today.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable blueprints, and collaborates across disciplines to build resilient, future-proof organizations. If you're passionate about turning foresight into competitive advantage, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year strategic planning for 2026+ market disruptions and technological convergence
- Analyze emerging trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech, climate tech) to identify opportunities and risks
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for enterprise innovation and digital transformation
- Collaborate with R&D, product, and executive teams to align strategic initiatives
- Present foresight frameworks to C-suite stakeholders and external partners
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive landscapes
- Design resilience strategies for geopolitical and climate volatility
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategy, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing long-term enterprise roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their business impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTE)
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented strategies