Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands foresight, analytical rigor, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to disrupt conventional thinking and pioneer solutions that will define the next decade of technological advancement.
Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and strategic foresight will directly shape product roadmaps, market positioning, and investment priorities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to become the architect of the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ strategic vision through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Create data-driven scenario models for market evolution and competitive landscapes
- Translate strategic insights into actionable product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Monitor emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing) for strategic integration
- Build and maintain ecosystem partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or future-focused planning
- Expertise in trend forecasting, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Exceptional analytical skills with proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Deep understanding of emerging tech trends and their business implications
- Strong presentation skills with experience communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating strategic foresight projects or published thought leadership