Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Dynamics Group as we pioneer the 2026 technological frontier. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-gen roadmap. Join our elite team in Austin, where innovation meets impact, and shape the technologies that will define the next decade.
This hybrid role combines deep market analysis with executive leadership, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategy, driving our position as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026 technology trends across AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating emerging technologies into core business operations
- Present trend analyses to executive stakeholders with data-driven recommendations
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement future-proof initiatives
- Author thought leadership positioning Horizon Dynamics as 2026 innovation authority
- Monitor global policy/regulatory shifts affecting future tech adoption
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of predicting tech trends with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, AI ethics, and circular economies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (e.g., IEEE, WIRED)