Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to identify, evaluate, and implement transformative technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in AI integration, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech solutions while driving innovation across our global portfolio. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources and collaborative freedom to pioneer breakthrough solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for emerging domains including generative AI, biotech convergence, and space commercialization
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype and validate next-gen solutions with 18-month commercialization horizons
- Establish strategic partnerships with quantum computing labs and academic innovation centers
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies with 3-5 year market impacts
- Present technology forecasts and strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage innovation incubator programs for emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization targets
- Drive ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis development
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology with 8+ years in technology strategy
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies with 3+ successful launches
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, AGI development, or sustainable tech ecosystems
- Certification in Technology Foresight (TF) or Horizon Scanning methodologies
- Experience building innovation pipelines with multi-year commercialization horizons
- Published research in IEEE or Nature journals on future technology implications
- Fluency in strategic scenario planning using Delphi methods and trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating technology adoption impact across multiple industries