Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation shaping 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for our next generation of products. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as a market leader in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while maintaining agile execution capabilities. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly impact global initiatives across AI, sustainability, and human-machine interfaces. If you thrive at the intersection of data-driven decision-making and bold innovation, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026+ market opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for product development and business strategy
- Lead cross-functional workshops integrating foresight into engineering, marketing, and R&D roadmaps
- Produce executive-level trend reports with actionable recommendations for competitive positioning
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist networks, academic partnerships, and industry thought leaders
- Quantify future market potential through predictive modeling and scenario stress-testing
- Champion innovation culture through internal training and thought leadership initiatives
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systemic analysis methodologies
- Proven ability to translate complex data into compelling executive narratives
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, AR/VR)
- Experience with futures forecasting tools and data visualization platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight implementations