Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Tech Strategist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with actionable business strategy, ensuring we lead the post-2025 digital revolution. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and space tech innovators to shape humanity's technological horizon. Our Austin campus offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding a neural interface lab and climate simulation centerâwhere your ideas become reality.
Why Pioneer With Us? We pioneered the metaverse infrastructure that powers today's digital economies. Now, we're redefining what's possible. With 40% YoY growth in R&D investment and partnerships with NASA and MIT, your work will directly impact how 10M+ humans interact with technology by 2030. Plus: equity grants, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work from our LEED-certified 'Future Forge' campus.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-2030 technology roadmaps integrating quantum, AGI, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional 'Horizon Scanning' initiatives identifying emerging market disruptors
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neuro-interfaces
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board members quarterly
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs
- Coordinate with Stanford and ETH Zurich on next-gen R&D projects
- Author annual 'TechTide' report forecasting industry paradigm shifts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature Futures journal
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (Singularity University preferred)
- Proven track record scaling tech initiatives to $100M+ impact
- Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Futurism, or Computational Physics
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle analysis)
- Security clearance for classified aerospace/defense projects
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-tech commercializations