Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Futurist Technology Strategist to architect the digital landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary leader who can anticipate technological disruptions and transform them into competitive advantages. This role requires a blend of deep technical acumen, strategic foresight, and innovation management to guide our organization through the next wave of digital transformation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term technology roadmaps, identify emerging trends, and lead cross-functional teams in implementing cutting-edge solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with market evolution and business objectives
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for strategic integration opportunities
- Lead innovation labs to prototype future-facing solutions
- Partner with product teams to embed futuristic capabilities into core offerings
- Present technology forecasts to stakeholders with actionable implementation strategies
- Build and mentor a team of futurist researchers and technology architects
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and ethical implications of emerging innovations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends and translating them to market value
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, blockchain, AR/VR, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Futures Studies, or MBA
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex digital transformations
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation journals
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences