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 SWDA leadership.
Domain
Public sector strategy, workforce policy, and strategic foresight.
Required skills
Strategic foresight methods, scenario thinking, uncertainty framing, facilitation, workshop design, systems thinking, executive writing, AI-supported horizon scanning, stakeholder engagement.
Preferred skills
Experience in public sector workforce/economic policy, organizational transformation, executive-level facilitation.
Technologies
AI-supported horizon scanning tools, evidence synthesis tools.
Responsibilities
Monitor developments to identify relevant signals; structure weak signals into scenarios and strategic questions; facilitate internal and external consultations; develop practical foresight methods and templates; build futures literacy among officers; maintain knowledge infrastructure (concepts log, signal register).
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence.
