Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. As a key architect of our next-generation vision, you'll decode emerging tech trends, societal shifts, and market disruptions to transform foresight into actionable strategy. Join our Austin-based innovation hub where boundary-pushing ideas become industry-defining solutions.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness across product development, market expansion, and organizational evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative intuition, and executive storytelling prowess to navigate uncertainty and position Horizon Dynamics at the vantage point of tomorrow's opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for emerging tech integration (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-critical solutions
- Present executive-level strategic narratives with data-backed future projections
- Establish partnerships with futurist think tanks and academic research institutions
- Design organizational resilience protocols for disruptive market transitions
- Mentor teams in future-mindset methodologies and strategic foresight tools
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning with proven 2026+ vision implementation
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., scenario planning, backcasting)
- Track record of translating future insights into commercial success
- Exceptional executive communication with data visualization skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-critical project delivery