Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking a strategic pioneer to lead our technology roadmap for 2026, transforming emerging innovations into competitive advantages. This role combines cutting-edge tech expertise with strategic foresight to position our organization at the forefront of digital evolution.
As a key member of our executive innovation council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and industry disruptors to identify paradigm-shifting technologies. Your insights will shape multi-year investment strategies, product roadmaps, and market positioning for the post-2025 era.
What Makes This Role Exceptional:
- Lead the development of Horizon's 2026 technology vision and implementation strategy
- Drive innovation through deep analysis of quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Establish KPI frameworks for emerging technology adoption and ROI
- Present strategic briefings to investors and board members quarterly
- Build and lead a cross-functional innovation task force
Responsibilities
- Architect comprehensive 2026 technology roadmap with 5-year implementation horizons
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AI ethics, neurotech) for strategic integration
- Develop innovation frameworks for exponential technology adoption
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-state solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with measurable ROI tracking
- Publish thought leadership on 2026 tech landscape in industry forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or innovation leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record in developing multi-year tech roadmaps
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Experience with scenario planning for disruptive tech adoption
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation journals