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Primary Role:
Project Manager: Leads and manages specific projects
Business Analyst: Analyzes business processes, identifying improvements
Communications Director: Oversees internal and external communication strategies
Reporting Relationship:
Project Manager: Reports to a project sponsor or senior manager
Business Analyst: Typically reports to a project manager or business unit leader
Communications Director: Reports to CEO or executive leadership
Scope of Responsibilities:
Project Manager: Oversees project lifecycle from initiation to closure
Business Analyst: Focuses on data analysis, process improvement, and project support
Communications Director: Manages all aspects of communication, including media relations and corporate messaging
Decision-Making Authority:
Project Manager: Decision-making within the scope of the project
Business Analyst: Decision-making within the scope of analysis and recommendations
Communications Director: Significant in communication-related decisions
Strategic Planning:
Project Manager: Involved in planning project strategy and objectives
Business Analyst: Involved in providing data and analysis for strategic planning
Communications Director: Involved in planning and executing communication strategies
Team Management:
Project Manager: Manages project teams
Business Analyst: May work within a team or lead project teams
Communications Director: Leads the communications team
Meeting Involvement:
Project Manager: Leads project meetings, coordinates team communication
Business Analyst: Participates in meetings to provide insights from data analysis
Communications Director: Leads communication strategy meetings
Project Management:
Project Manager: Responsible for complete project management
Business Analyst: Involved in various projects as an analyst
Communications Director: Manages communication-related projects
Communication:
Project Manager: Communicates project updates and liaises with stakeholders
Business Analyst: Communicates analysis and recommendations to stakeholders
Communications Director: Oversees all communication activities and strategies
Professional Development:
Project Manager: Focuses on project management skills and methodologies
Business Analyst: Develops business analysis and project management skills
Communications Director: Grows in communication strategy and leadership