Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of innovation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our digital transformation roadmap for the mid-decade horizon. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker who can decode emerging tech trends, anticipate societal shifts, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies that will redefine our industry landscape.
As our 2026 Futurist, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop predictive models for AI evolution, quantum computing adoption, and sustainable tech integration. You'll lead cross-functional innovation sprints, conduct horizon-scanning research, and present compelling narratives to stakeholders about the technological paradigms awaiting us in 2026. This is your chance to shape tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework incorporating AI, biotech, and climate tech convergence
- Produce quarterly trend briefings analyzing disruptive technologies' market potential and regulatory impacts
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical shifts affecting global supply chains and digital infrastructure
- Lead innovation workshops to identify strategic opportunities for 2026 product development
- Establish KPIs for measuring organizational preparedness for mid-decade technological transitions
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and publish thought leadership in industry journals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field with 8+ years of strategic planning experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies, Delphi techniques, and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI development)
- Exceptional data visualization skills using tools like Tableau or Power BI for complex trend analysis
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from the Association of Professional Futurists)
- Published research on technological singularity implications or mid-decade innovation ecosystems