Job Description
Join Horizon Visionaries as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategy Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation roadmap. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic execution to position our company at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable future-state blueprints while identifying paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions. We provide competitive benefits, unlimited learning stipends, and the autonomy to explore uncharted territories of technological and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for emerging technology adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state opportunities
- Author thought leadership publications on disruptive innovation pathways
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets in emerging sectors
- Advise executive leadership on long-term risk mitigation and opportunity capture
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategy consulting, futurism, or emerging tech analysis
- Proven track record of successful trend forecasting and commercialization
- Expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, quantum computing, or bio-convergence
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities for complex concepts
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in industry journals or major media outlets