Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group and lead the charge into 2026! We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with actionable strategic planning, ensuring our clients thrive in the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. Collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop robust roadmaps for emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and market disruption. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub where innovation meets inspiration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends and socioeconomic shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps for clients adopting AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready business models
- Author high-impact whitepapers and thought leadership content on disruptive innovation
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 industry challenges
- Monitor geopolitical and environmental factors affecting long-term business viability
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record of implementing successful 5+ year strategic initiatives
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations