Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026! We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to architect our next-gen digital ecosystem. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge technical acumen and forward-thinking business strategy to shape our product roadmap for the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints that will redefine our industry.
Our culture thrives on curiosity and bold experimentation. At Horizon, we offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and a state-of-the-art workspace with panoramic bay views. Help us build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-focused technology roadmaps aligning with market trends and business objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, AR/VR integration)
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive innovations and produce strategic impact assessments
- Present technology forecasts to executive stakeholders and board members
- Manage innovation lab budgets and vendor partnerships for emerging tech solutions
- Champion ethical technology frameworks for future deployments
- Mentor junior strategists in future-gazing methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation management
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum, biotech)
- Proven experience developing long-term (5+ year) technology roadmaps
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight (e.g., CFTe)
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making capability
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Master's degree in Technology Management, Engineering, or Business
- Portfolio demonstrating past strategic technology implementations