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Primary Role:
Project Manager: Leads and manages specific projects
Business Analyst: Analyzes business processes, identifying improvements
Program Manager: Oversees specific programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals
Reporting Relationship:
Project Manager: Reports to a project sponsor or senior manager
Business Analyst: Typically reports to a project manager or business unit leader
Program Manager: Reports to a senior manager or director
Scope of Responsibilities:
Project Manager: Oversees project lifecycle from initiation to closure
Business Analyst: Focuses on data analysis, process improvement, and project support
Program Manager: Manages program objectives, resources, and timelines
Decision-Making Authority:
Project Manager: Decision-making within the scope of the project
Business Analyst: Decision-making within the scope of analysis and recommendations
Program Manager: Decision-making within the scope of program management
Strategic Planning:
Project Manager: Involved in planning project strategy and objectives
Business Analyst: Involved in providing data and analysis for strategic planning
Program Manager: Participates in strategic planning of program objectives
Team Management:
Project Manager: Manages project teams
Business Analyst: May work within a team or lead project teams
Program Manager: Manages program teams and coordinates with other departments
Meeting Involvement:
Project Manager: Leads project meetings, coordinates team communication
Business Analyst: Participates in meetings to provide insights from data analysis
Program Manager: Leads program-related meetings and updates
Project Management:
Project Manager: Responsible for complete project management
Business Analyst: Involved in various projects as an analyst
Program Manager: Responsible for end-to-end program management
Communication:
Project Manager: Communicates project updates and liaises with stakeholders
Business Analyst: Communicates analysis and recommendations to stakeholders
Program Manager: Communicates program goals and updates to stakeholders
Professional Development:
Project Manager: Focuses on project management skills and methodologies
Business Analyst: Develops business analysis and project management skills
Program Manager: Develops in program management and strategic coordination
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