Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and disruptive thinking to position our organization for exponential growth in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
As a key architect of our future strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify emerging paradigms, anticipate market disruptions, and develop proactive frameworks that turn future possibilities into today's competitive advantages. Our Austin-based hub offers an unparalleled environment where innovation meets opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic vision frameworks aligned with long-term organizational objectives
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socio-economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-forward solutions for next-generation markets
- Establish KPIs and metrics for tracking strategic foresight effectiveness and innovation ROI
- Present compelling future scenarios to stakeholders and translate complex insights into actionable strategies
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry futurists, technologists, and thought leaders
- Drive innovation culture through horizon scanning and future-readiness workshops
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 experience
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, Web3)
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Strong presentation skills with experience influencing executive decision-making
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future scenario planning implementations