Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our Lead Future Strategist for 2026, you'll architect groundbreaking solutions for emerging global challenges. We're seeking visionary innovators to redefine industries through predictive analytics, sustainable tech integration, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. This role empowers you to shape the decade's most disruptive paradigms while working with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our Austin Innovation Campus.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute 2026 strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and climate tech
- Lead cross-functional teams of futurists, data scientists, and engineers to develop prototype solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with 3-5 year commercialization potential
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proofing business models
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused resource allocation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (blockchain, quantum, etc.)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFP preferred)
- Published research on technological singularity or climate adaptation strategies
- Fluency in at least one predictive modeling language (Python/R)