Enablement Strategist II, Innovation

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 using no-code and low-code platforms (e.g., workflow automation tools, AI-assisted configuration, and configurable SaaS capabilities) to rapidly 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, and scalable 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

Additional Information:

It is a great time to join UB Information Technology (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.

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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.