Principal Manager, Strategic Foresight (FO)
Core
Develop and apply practical foresight methods, conduct horizon scanning, and produce analytical products (briefs, memos, scenarios) to support leadership deliberation and strategic planning for Work, Workers, Workforces, and Workplaces.
Role type
Principal Manager, Strategic Foresight
Builds
Futures briefs, working arguments, discussion memos, podcasts, and consultation materials for leadership and policy teams.
Domain
Public sector strategy, workforce policy, and strategic foresight
Required skills
Strategic foresight methods, scenario thinking, uncertainty framing, systems thinking, executive facilitation, workshop design, evidence synthesis, AI-supported horizon scanning, executive writing, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Experience in public sector workforce/economic policy, organizational transformation, design thinking
Technologies
AI-supported horizon scanning tools, evidence synthesis platforms
Responsibilities
Monitor developments to identify relevant signals; structure weak signals into scenarios and strategic questions; facilitate cross-divisional workshops and consultations; develop practical foresight methods and templates; build futures literacy among officers; maintain knowledge infrastructure (concepts log, signal register).
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
