Job Description
Shape tomorrow's technology landscape as our 2026 Tech Futurist. Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of emerging tech trends, where you'll architect strategies for the next generation of digital transformation. We're seeking visionary thinkers to bridge current innovations with future paradigms across AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration. This role demands strategic foresight combined with executable roadmap development.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to prototype and validate next-gen solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and research labs to define 2026 technology adoption curves while ensuring ethical implementation frameworks. This position includes executive mentorship and budget authority for pilot programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-year technology roadmaps for 2026 adoption cycles
- Identify and evaluate emerging tech disruptors (quantum, AGI, neural interfaces)
- Design cross-industry integration frameworks for next-gen platforms
- Lead executive briefings on future tech implications and opportunities
- Establish ethical governance protocols for experimental technologies
- Manage $2M+ innovation budget for prototyping and validation
- Publish thought leadership on 2026 tech trends and forecasts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning or innovation management
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Proven track record of executing future-focused technology roadmaps
- C-level executive presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Published research or patents in forward-looking tech domains
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation
- Experience scaling experimental technologies to enterprise level