Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape today as Horizon Dynamics Group seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist. In this pivotal role, you'll architect our decade-long roadmap by analyzing emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors. Join our elite innovation team at the forefront of future-proofing enterprises in the heart of Austin's tech corridor.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic frameworks using predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify exponential growth opportunities
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for C-suite on AI, quantum computing, and bio-convergence
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Create agile transition plans for legacy systems to future-ready architectures
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in foresight, technology management, or equivalent
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technologies
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains
- Proven track record of executing future-oriented initiatives