Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Technology Futurist. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect the next wave of technological transformation for Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge research with executive consulting, requiring you to map emerging tech trends, develop implementation roadmaps, and drive digital transformation initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding a $50M R&D lab and partnerships with MIT and Stanfordâto empower your breakthrough work. If you're passionate about shaping the future of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for enterprise clients across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions using quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, and generative AI
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Deliver executive briefings to C-suite stakeholders on future tech implications
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership pieces published in IEEE and Harvard Business Review
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets for pilot programs
- Collaborate with academic partners to shape 2026 tech curricula
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic technology consulting or R&D leadership
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published research in quantum algorithms or AI ethics (minimum 3 peer-reviewed papers)
- Proven track record scaling enterprise tech initiatives to 10M+ users
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or advanced materials science
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrix)
- Security clearance eligibility (Top Secret/SCI preferred)
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement