Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as our pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist and help shape tomorrow's technology landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and architect blueprints for 2026's digital frontier. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge market analysis with strategic foresight to guide our product roadmap and innovation pipeline.
As a key architect of our future strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global tech partners to identify disruptive technologies before they enter mainstream consciousness. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investment decisions and position our company at the vanguard of the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and map technology adoption curves for 2026 across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and decentralized systems
- Develop strategic scenarios and contingency plans for disruptive market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product roadmaps
- Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks for tracking future trend accuracy
- Publish quarterly trend briefings for executive leadership and board members
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Advance our innovation pipeline through emerging technology scouting and validation
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of accurate technology forecasting (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and strategic foresight methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their socioeconomic implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis platforms
- Published thought leadership in technology or business strategy journals