Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of technology and human experience. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This role demands a blend of foresight, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable innovation roadmaps.
As a key architect of tomorrow's solutions, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop future-ready frameworks. Our Austin-based hub offers an immersive environment where cutting-edge ideas meet execution excellence. If you're passionate about shaping what's next and thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop and maintain a strategic innovation roadmap aligned with organizational vision
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future products and services
- Present compelling future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future concepts
- Establish KPIs to measure innovation impact and ROI of strategic initiatives
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Innovation Management, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy
- Proven track record developing future-focused roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
- Proficiency in innovation frameworks (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup)
- Experience with emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech, or AR/VR
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-focused initiatives