Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business strategies. In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-functional teams to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal changes shaping 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation lab offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions that redefine industries.
What You'll Achieve: Develop forward-looking roadmaps, spearhead scenario planning for 2026, and collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into organizational DNA. You'll access cutting-edge research tools and partner with MIT's Future of Humanity Institute to validate predictions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociological trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Design strategic frameworks for exponential technology adoption (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align departments on future-vision initiatives
- Develop 2026 scenario models and risk mitigation strategies for global markets
- Pioneer Horizon's annual 'Future State' report with proprietary predictive analytics
- Mentor junior futurists and establish thought leadership through keynote presentations
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into R&D pipelines
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent field
- 5+ years in strategic planning with proven 2026+ trend analysis experience
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies: quantum, AGI, biotech, climate tech
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SF) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-vision implementations
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience leading global cross-functional teams in tech or consulting