Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive transformative change. This pivotal role blends deep technical foresight with strategic business acumen, shaping how organizations prepare for the next paradigm shift. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer frameworks for exponential technologies. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly impact global product development and market positioning. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging tech, human behavior, and long-term strategy, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 technology foresight roadmap, analyzing exponential trends in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Lead strategic workshops with executive teams to align organizational capabilities with future market opportunities
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive technology adoption across verticals
- Author thought leadership publications and whitepapers on emerging tech implications
- Manage a portfolio of innovation projects bridging current capabilities and future requirements
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track industry adoption curves
- Mentor junior futurists and build cross-functional innovation networks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record developing technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario-planning presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation or futurism
- Experience with horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong business acumen with P&L responsibility background