Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Collective at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, driving innovation across emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This pivotal role merges deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, ensuring our organization thrives in an accelerating future.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies. Your insights will shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational resilience frameworks for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market evolution
- Lead scenario planning workshops across business units and geographies
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends
- Produce executive-ready trend reports and predictive analytics dashboards
- Architect organizational resilience strategies for disruptive futures
- Represent FutureHorizon at global futurist conferences and industry summits
- Mentor junior futurists and cross-functional innovation teams
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Strong data visualization and predictive modeling capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Certification in futurist methodologies (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications