Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands forward-thinking expertise to navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem to shape tomorrow's solutions today.
As a thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, design future scenarios, and develop actionable strategies that position us at the vanguard of industry evolution. We offer unparalleled autonomy, cutting-edge resources, and a culture where your groundbreaking ideas become reality. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year strategic roadmaps for 2026+ technological and societal evolution
- Lead scenario planning workshops to anticipate and prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their business implications
- Develop predictive models for industry transformation and competitive landscape shifts
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of strategic foresight
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts into actionable strategies
- Portfolio of published foresight research or thought leadership
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures studies (e.g., CFCS, APF)