Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We seek a visionary strategist to decode emerging tech trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our organization at the vanguard of technological evolution. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring a blend of technical acumen and futurist foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and translate complex technological paradigms into competitive advantages. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for prototyping next-generation solutions while maintaining work-life integration.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech AI, spatial computing) with 2026 market impact
- Develop strategic technology roadmaps aligned with 5-year business objectives
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for technological disruption risks and opportunities
- Present future tech insights to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate feasibility of futuristic concepts
- Author thought leadership publications on tech evolution trajectories
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, blockchain, quantum, etc.)
- Proven track record of translating futurist concepts into business value
- Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, or Strategic Foresight
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Impact Assessment
- Experience working with C-suite on long-term technology strategy
- Portfolio published tech trend analyses or innovation frameworks