BA vs Product Manager vs Project Manager

Summary

A BA focuses on understanding and documenting the 'what' and 'why' of a business need, a Product Manager owns broader strategy and prioritization, and a Project Manager owns timeline, budget and delivery coordination.

How to Learn This

1Compare 3 job descriptions across these titles and note overlapping and distinct skills.
2Learn why these roles often merge at smaller companies into a single hybrid position.
3Understand this distinction varies significantly by company size and industry.

What Business Analysts Actually Do

Types of BA Roles (IT BA, Process BA, Data BA)

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