Job Description
Step into tomorrow with Horizon Innovations Group, where we're architecting the future today. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to spearhead our next-generation digital transformation. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to navigate emerging technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite team of innovators in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, where your expertise will directly shape our roadmap for artificial intelligence integration, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
At Horizon Innovations, we don't just predict the future—we build it. Our culture celebrates bold thinkers who thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to develop actionable strategies that position us as industry leaders in the rapidly evolving tech landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends (2026+) to identify disruptive opportunities and strategic threats
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps aligning with 5-year business objectives
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic technology forecasts to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with quantum computing, AI, and biotech research institutions
- Create frameworks for ethical technology governance in autonomous systems
- Conduct competitive landscape analysis for next-gen tech adoption strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Strategic Innovation (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in technology strategy with proven 2020+ tech adoption leadership
- Expertise in quantum computing, neuromorphic systems, or climate tech
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-tech implementation at scale
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or MIT Technology Review
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience managing $5M+ R&D budgets for emerging technologies
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management