Job Description
Join the vanguard of innovation as a 2026 Technology Futurist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect tomorrow's technological landscape today. This pivotal role demands a blend of technical acumen and prescient foresight to anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations that will define 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-proof roadmaps while mentoring cross-functional teams to embrace disruptive innovation.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape product development, investment strategies, and organizational transformation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human progress, this is your opportunity to redefine the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech) and their market implications for 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for organizational resilience
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on technological disruption and competitive positioning
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, researchers, and industry pioneers
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Champion ethical tech adoption and responsible innovation practices
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, R&D, or technology innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, neurotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred
- Published thought leadership on technological transformation