Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape as our Futurist Strategy Lead. Join a visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps for 2026+, and drive innovation across Fortune 500 partners. This role blends data science, foresight methodology, and strategic execution to prepare organizations for exponential change.
We seek a forward-thinking strategist who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business. You'll lead scenario-planning initiatives, pioneer new forecasting models, and present disruptive insights to C-suite executives. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge labs, flexible hybrid work, and unparalleled growth opportunities in the heart of America's tech corridor.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 clients to co-create future-ready strategic roadmaps
- Quantify market opportunities using predictive analytics, trend modeling, and scenario-planning methodologies
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders through compelling data narratives and immersive foresight reports
- Build proprietary forecasting models integrating AI, behavioral economics, and geopolitical analysis
- Mentor a team of innovation analysts while maintaining thought leadership in futurist communities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurist research, or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling platforms
- Proven track record of delivering strategic foresight reports that drove multi-million dollar decisions
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience advising C-suite executives
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Business Analytics, or related field (PhD preferred)