Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as our 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging tech trends and transform them into actionable strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation, where you'll shape our 3-year technology roadmap while mentoring cross-functional teams. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to ensure our investments align with future market disruptions and sustainability imperatives. If you thrive at the nexus of foresight and execution, this is your moment to impact the next generation of tech evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive 2026 technology strategy roadmap prioritizing AI integration, quantum computing adoption, and circular economy solutions.
- Analyze emerging tech trends (neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology, decentralized networks) to identify disruptive opportunities and threats.
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions with measurable ROI projections.
- Present strategic recommendations to the board and executive leadership with compelling data visualizations and scenario analyses.
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs to incubate next-gen technologies.
- Mentor senior technologists in future-proofing methodologies and ethical innovation frameworks.
- Monitor global regulatory shifts and geopolitical factors impacting tech deployment strategies.
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist roles with demonstrable impact on multi-year roadmaps.
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems with published thought leadership.
- Proven ability to translate complex technological concepts into executable business strategies.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and sustainability domains.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Futures Studies, or MBA with tech specialization.
- Certifications in emerging tech (e.g., Quantum Computing, AI Ethics) strongly preferred.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with executive presentation experience.
- Portfolio of past strategic initiatives with measurable impact on market positioning.