Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and shape the future of technology. This pivotal role blends deep technical foresight with business strategy to transform emerging trends into market-leading solutions.
As a key member of our executive innovation team, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify, evaluate, and capitalize on breakthrough technologies poised to redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite leaders to align future-proof strategies with organizational growth, ensuring we stay ahead of disruption in an accelerating world.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where creativity meets execution, supported by cutting-edge research labs and a culture that embraces calculated risk-taking. This is your chance to build the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology foresight framework, identifying high-impact trends across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable energy
- Lead strategic innovation initiatives that translate future scenarios into actionable business plans and product roadmaps
- Conduct primary research through horizon scanning, expert interviews, and scenario planning to validate emerging opportunities
- Present compelling vision briefings to executive stakeholders and board members, securing buy-in for future-focused investments
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry influencers to accelerate insight discovery
- Champion a culture of innovation across the organization through workshops, thought leadership, and strategic storytelling
- Monitor and evaluate adoption curves of emerging technologies, providing real-time strategic adjustments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, Futures Studies, or equivalent with 7+ years of experience
- Proven track record in developing multi-year technology roadmaps and innovation frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies with demonstrated ability to assess market viability and disruption potential
- Exceptional strategic communication skills with experience presenting complex future scenarios to executive audiences
- Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning, scenario planning)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in ambiguous environments with minimal supervision
- Portfolio of published thought leadership or case studies showcasing successful future-focused initiatives
- Passion for emerging trends and ability to synthesize disparate signals into coherent strategic narratives