Innovation Enablement Lead

Summary

The Innovation Enablement Lead, Operations reports to the Vice President of Innovation and serves as a member of the Innovation Lab team supporting the university's operational innovation efforts. This role partners with operational leaders, business owners, and technical teams to help translate business needs into practical solutions through AI-enabled technologies, automation, and process improvement initiatives.

Operating with a high degree of independence, the Innovation Enablement Lead coordinates and supports innovation initiatives across operational functions and collaborates with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of projects. The role leads project workstreams, facilitates implementation activities, and helps measure outcomes to support continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities