Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future. We're seeking a pioneering Strategic Futurist to lead our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining innovations. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to position our company at the forefront of tomorrow's digital landscape.
What You'll Achieve:
- Develop actionable 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech
- Partner with C-suite executives to align strategic initiatives with long-term vision
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and market teams
- Present future-state scenarios to global stakeholders and investors
- Drive thought leadership through whitepapers and industry keynotes
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market positioning
- Design and implement horizon-scanning frameworks across emerging domains
- Lead stakeholder workshops to co-create future-state business models
- Develop predictive models for technology adoption and market impact
- Oversee the creation of innovation incubators for 2026-ready solutions
- Represent company vision at premier global tech summits and conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build the future-strategy competency team
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial roadmaps
- Expertise in AI, biotech, or quantum computing ecosystems
- Experience presenting to executive boards and investor groups
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry publications
- Proficiency in strategic planning tools (e.g., Horizons, Delphi methods)
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent preferred