Job Description
Are you ready to define the operational landscape of the next decade? Horizon Future Systems is seeking a visionary 2026 Readiness Officer to lead our strategic foresight initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technological infrastructure that will define the year 2026 and beyond.
In this high-impact role, you will act as the bridge between emerging technologies and our long-term business goals. You will identify disruptive trends, assess their viability for 2026 deployment, and architect the transition strategies required to integrate them seamlessly into our core operations.
If you are a futurist with a technical background and a passion for innovation, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Foresight: Conduct deep-dive research on emerging technologies (AI, Quantum, Spatial Computing) to predict their impact on our industry by 2026.
- Roadmap Architecture: Develop and maintain the 2026 Technology Roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and market demands.
- Feasibility Analysis: Evaluate new technologies for scalability, security, and ROI, determining the optimal timeline for 2026 integration.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Product teams to prototype and pilot future-ready solutions.
- Sustainability Integration: Oversee the integration of green tech initiatives to meet our 2026 carbon neutrality targets.
- Competitive Intelligence: Monitor global tech trends to identify competitive advantages and potential threats to our market position.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in technology strategy, product management, or R&D with a focus on long-term planning.
- Tech Proficiency: Deep understanding of AI, Blockchain, IoT, and cloud infrastructure trends relevant to the 2026 timeframe.
- Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to translate complex future trends into actionable business strategies.
- Communication: Exceptional presentation and stakeholder management skills to influence C-level executives and technical teams.
- Adaptability: Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and driving projects forward with limited immediate data.