Job Description
Join InnovateForward Inc. as a Strategic Futurist to architect the future of technology and business strategy. We're seeking a visionary leader to develop actionable frameworks for 2026 and beyond, shaping how organizations navigate emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation. This pivotal role bridges foresight research with executive decision-making, ensuring our clients stay ahead of disruption.
As part of our elite Future Strategy Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to translate complex technological shifts into competitive advantages. This hybrid position offers unmatched autonomy to pioneer methodologies that will define the next decade of business evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year strategic foresight roadmaps for 2026+ technological and societal shifts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive teams on disruptive innovations
- Produce trend analysis reports on AI ethics, quantum adoption, and climate tech
- Design organizational adaptation frameworks for exponential change
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-ready methodologies
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers and industry keynotes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or technology innovation
- Expertise in foresight methodologies (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, biotech
- Proven track record advising C-suite on strategic transformation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in future trends (e.g., Harvard Business Review)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks for 5+ year horizons