Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect sustainable futures and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This role combines cutting-edge foresight methodologies with practical execution, positioning you at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human-centered design. Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients using scenario planning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing sustainable technology solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with societal impact
- Design and facilitate stakeholder workshops for future-state alignment
- Produce quantitative impact models for long-term strategic initiatives
- Collaborate with R&D on prototyping next-generation solutions
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic innovation or futurism consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend forecasting methodologies
- Proficiency in systems modeling tools (e.g., Stella, AnyLogic)
- Published research on technological disruption or sustainability
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., from AC/FC)
- Experience with ESG frameworks and circular economy principles