Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and strategic execution to position our company as the industry leader in emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovation hubs to decode market shifts and translate future trends into actionable business strategies. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where your ideas will shape the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ strategic roadmaps by analyzing emerging technologies, market disruptions, and socio-economic trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify innovation opportunities and future-proof business models
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators to pioneer next-generation solutions
- Quantify future market potential through predictive analytics and trend modeling
- Drive organizational adaptation to technological convergence and paradigm shifts
- Mentor junior strategists in future-focused methodologies and critical thinking
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and strategic foresight frameworks
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial opportunities
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech convergence
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFAP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend analysis or strategic foresight projects