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Primary Role:
Project Manager: Leads and manages specific projects
Administrative Assistant: Provides administrative support and manages office operations
Business Analyst: Analyzes business processes, identifying improvements
Reporting Relationship:
Project Manager: Reports to a project sponsor or senior manager
Administrative Assistant: Reports to a manager or department head
Business Analyst: Typically reports to a project manager or business unit leader
Scope of Responsibilities:
Project Manager: Oversees project lifecycle from initiation to closure
Administrative Assistant: Manages administrative tasks, office systems, and procedures
Business Analyst: Focuses on data analysis, process improvement, and project support
Decision-Making Authority:
Project Manager: Decision-making within the scope of the project
Administrative Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions and office management
Business Analyst: Decision-making within the scope of analysis and recommendations
Strategic Planning:
Project Manager: Involved in planning project strategy and objectives
Administrative Assistant: Limited involvement, mainly operational planning
Business Analyst: Involved in providing data and analysis for strategic planning
Team Management:
Project Manager: Manages project teams
Administrative Assistant: May manage or oversee other administrative staff
Business Analyst: May work within a team or lead project teams
Meeting Involvement:
Project Manager: Leads project meetings, coordinates team communication
Administrative Assistant: Organizing and facilitating meetings, managing logistics
Business Analyst: Participates in meetings to provide insights from data analysis
Project Management:
Project Manager: Responsible for complete project management
Administrative Assistant: May handle small-scale projects or events
Business Analyst: Involved in various projects as an analyst
Communication:
Project Manager: Communicates project updates and liaises with stakeholders
Administrative Assistant: Handles correspondence and communication management
Business Analyst: Communicates analysis and recommendations to stakeholders
Professional Development:
Project Manager: Focuses on project management skills and methodologies
Administrative Assistant: Develops organizational and administrative skills
Business Analyst: Develops business analysis and project management skills
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