Manager – Foresight

• Opportunity to work closely with leadership on high impact projects
• Must have experience in future foresight, strategic planning, and trend analysis

About Our Client

Well – established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

Job Description

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of global trends, disruptive technologies, and market dynamics to identify potential future scenarios and their implications.
• Develop and implement frameworks for future foresight, including scenario planning, trend analysis, and innovation strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and assess emerging opportunities, risks, and challenges that could impact the organisation’s long-term goals and objectives.
• Lead the development of strategic roadmaps, providing insights and recommendations on potential future directions for the organisation.
• Provide thought leadership and present future foresight findings to senior management, influencing decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with external partners, industry experts, and thought leaders to stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in future foresight.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Future Studies, Strategic Foresight, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience of 7-10 years in future foresight, strategic planning, trend analysis, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to connect disparate data points and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent understanding of future foresight methodologies, scenario planning, trend forecasting, and innovation strategy.
• Knowledge of various industries and sectors, with the ability to apply future foresight principles across different contexts.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of leading and managing projects independently, with a focus on delivering high-quality results within defined timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.

What’s on Offer

• Attractive, tax free salary
• Opportunity to play a critical role in the growth and success of an exciting vertical with a crucial entity in the region