Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role demands cutting-edge analytical prowess and the ability to translate complex technological shifts into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients, shaping how industries adapt to post-2025 paradigms in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers an award-winning innovation lab with 24/7 access to emerging tech prototypes and dedicated future-casting resources. This position includes comprehensive benefits, equity participation, and a flexible remote-first hybrid work model.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological and societal trends to develop 2026-2030 strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 executives on post-quantum business adaptation
- Produce quarterly future-impact reports on disruptive technologies like AGI and climate tech
- Design and validate innovation frameworks for emerging market entry strategies
- Coordinate cross-functional R&D initiatives with MIT and Stanford research partners
- Present trend forecasts at Davos-level industry summits and executive retreats
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in AI, quantum computing, or climate tech disruption analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning implementations for Fortune 500 clients
- Certification in Horizon Scanning or Technology Roadmapping methodologies
- Experience presenting at global innovation summits (e.g., CES, Web Summit)