Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect next-generation solutions for our global enterprise. This pivotal role demands radical innovation and strategic foresight to navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing blueprints for sustainable growth, ethical AI integration, and human-centric digital ecosystems. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthroughs that redefine industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps integrating quantum computing, biotech convergence, and decentralized systems
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for climate-resilient infrastructure and autonomous urban ecosystems
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-proof principles into corporate DNA
- Drive innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on metaverse governance and neuro-ethical frameworks
- Manage stakeholder ecosystems including academic institutions and policy think tanks
- Champion ethical AI deployment and sustainable technology lifecycle management
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or Innovation Management
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record in scaling exponential technologies (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Deep expertise in scenario planning and systemic risk modeling
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-state frameworks adopted by Fortune 500 firms
- Mastery of strategic visualization tools and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication and executive presentation skills