Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role demands strategic foresight to bridge emerging technologies with market readiness, ensuring our leadership in the 2026 innovation landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to define technology roadmaps that shape how businesses and societies adapt to tomorrow's digital transformation.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in predictive technology analysis will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and global expansion strategies. We value pioneers who can navigate ambiguity and translate complex technological possibilities into actionable business advantages.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive technology impacts on industry verticals
- Architect predictive models for technology lifecycle forecasting
- Collaborate with R&D to validate emerging tech commercialization potential
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish innovation partnerships with academic and research institutions
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and regulatory implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of forecasting technology adoption curves
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, AR/VR
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences
- Published thought leadership in technology journals
- Proficiency in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies