Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive innovation across global markets. This pivotal role demands radical foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead groundbreaking research initiatives, and shape organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your insights will directly impact Fortune 500 clients navigating the 2026 technological and societal shifts. We provide competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities to fuel your professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 foresight frameworks across technology, sustainability, and socio-economic domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive teams to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients adapting to post-2025 regulatory landscapes
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership pieces on future-of-work paradigms
- Manage cross-functional innovation labs prototyping 2026 business models
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced trend analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year future scenarios for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in systems thinking, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies and their market disruption potential
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to C-suite audiences
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)