Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our roadmap for the next decade, transforming cutting-edge concepts into actionable business strategies. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as an industry pioneer in an evolving technological landscape.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with global stakeholders to identify emerging trends, assess disruptive technologies, and design resilient frameworks that drive sustainable growth. Our Austin-based headquarters offers an agile, inclusive environment where your expertise will directly shape the future of multiple sectors including AI, quantum computing, and sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for 2026+ market opportunities across technology, sustainability, and human augmentation domains
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and socioeconomic indicators to forecast disruptive innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable business initiatives
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, government bodies, and industry thought leaders
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and board members using data-driven visualizations
- Author forward-looking thought leadership publications and white papers
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology impact assessment
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, Web3) and ethical implications
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with proficiency in visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategy and transformation
- Published author or speaker at global tech conferences (e.g., Davos, CES)
- Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable frameworks under uncertainty