Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Futurist Strategist! Join a visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging trends and craft innovative roadmaps for our post-2025 ecosystem. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centric strategy development, transforming abstract possibilities into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across our Austin innovation hub to reimagine industries and position us as the undisputed leader in the 2026 paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ strategic frameworks through trend analysis and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map future market disruptions and opportunities
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with quantifiable impact projections
- Design innovation pipelines for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, bio-integration)
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across organizational departments
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions targeting 2026 market needs
- Present strategic foresight findings to investors and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Future Studies, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning with proven 5+ year horizon experience
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful long-term strategy implementation
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for complex future scenarios
- Experience with cross-industry innovation ecosystems