Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape transformative solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, requiring you to navigate complex technological shifts and societal evolutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries, delivering data-driven insights that drive innovation and competitive advantage. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your ideas become industry benchmarks.
Responsibilities
- Develop long-term strategic roadmaps for 2026+ market landscapes
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their business implications
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive stakeholders
- Produce trend reports and predictive models for client decision-making
- Coordinate cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D teams
- Adv clients on sustainable growth frameworks and ESG integration
- Build thought leadership through whitepapers and industry conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Demonstrated experience with C-level stakeholder engagement
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their disruption vectors
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic planning
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities