Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of digital transformation. We're seeking visionary thinkers to map emerging tech trajectories, design adaptive business models, and lead cross-functional innovation sprints. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, where you'll shape how organizations prepare for 2026's digital frontier.
Our Austin-based team thrives on bold experimentation and data-driven foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop pre-emptive roadmaps for market disruptions while mentoring junior futurists in our incubator program. This is your chance to build the blueprint for tomorrow's business ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive 2026 technology adoption models using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Design agile frameworks for enterprise resilience in quantum/AI transition periods
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Present foresight insights to C-suite stakeholders via interactive visualizations
- Author whitepapers on ethical AI governance and sustainable tech integration
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-proofing methodologies
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 digital landscapes
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic consulting or innovation leadership with tech focus
- Expertise in horizon scanning and emerging technology assessment
- Proven track record of scaling future-proof business models
- Deep understanding of quantum computing/AI convergence implications
- Certification in futures studies or strategic foresight (preferred)
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu, Causal Mapping)
- Portfolio published in industry foresight publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review)
- Advanced degree in Technology Strategy, Economics, or related field