Enablement Strategist II, Innovation

Enablement Strategist II, Innovation Position Information

Position Title:

Enablement Strategist II, Innovation

Department:
Innovation

Posting Link:  https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63644

Job Type: Full-Time

The Enablement Strategist II serves as a senior delivery and enablement professional within the Innovation Unit, translating strategic innovation initiatives into executable programs, projects, and services. This role partners closely with campus stakeholders, Innovation Engineers, and cross-functional IT teams to break down complex problems, define implementation plans, coordinate delivery activities, and ensure successful adoption of innovative solutions. Operating as a bridge between vision and execution, the Enablement Strategist II focuses on tactical implementation, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and delivery coordination, ensuring that Innovation initiatives are well-scoped, effectively communicated, and sustainably supported once deployed.

This position requires strong program and project leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work hands-on with customers and technical teams to move ideas from concept to operational reality.

• Lead the tactical implementation of Innovation initiatives by translating strategic vision into actionable plans, deliverables,and execution roadmaps
• Partner with campus stakeholders to understand needs, decompose complex problems, and define clear requirements and success criteria
• Coordinate closely with Innovation Engineers and technical teams to support solution development, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations
• Design, configure, and deploy innovative solutions usingno-code and low-code platforms (e.g., workflow automation tools,AI-assisted configuration, and configurable SaaS capabilities) torapidly address campus needs without traditional software development
• Evaluate use cases for “clicks-not-code” approaches, determine feasibility and limitations, and guide stakeholders toward appropriate solution patterns. Partner with Innovation Engineers to identify when no-code/low-code solutions are sufficient versus when custom development is required. Promote responsible, secure, andscalable use of no-code tools in alignment with enterprise standards and AI governance principles.
• Develop training materials and lead hands-on workshops and effective, multimodal training sessions to enable campus partners to confidently use new services and solutions
• Manage program and project-level activities including planning,documentation, stakeholder communication, and delivery tracking
• Support adoption and sustainability through documentation,training coordination, and transition planning
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for customers throughout the lifecycle of Innovation initiatives, from project initiation through delivery and support

It is a great time to join UBIT! Our staff are highly skilled and motivated to succeed and have cutting-edge training and technical resources at their disposal. For more information about UBIT visit our website. All the duties and responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24×7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life
• Being part of the University at Buffalo community

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or master's degree with 1 year…