gut;1263101 wrote:Generally I'd expect the Project Manager to head the group, and the Sr. Analyst might be responsible for supervising an intermediate or junior analyst. But roles and title vary.
Look at the roles and responsibilities and then decide if the pay grades make sense. My immediate reaction is if a company is considering a person for 1 of these three roles then they are ****ing clueless and you should be looking somewhere else. Alternatively, they might be considering hiring someone overqualified for one of the lower positions, and that might not be such a great move either.
Business Analyst, Senior
Plans and performs analysis of major company activities and/or functions and guides the subsequent design and implementation or improvement of existing data processing-based business systems applications. Utilizes available personnel resources and resources from the computer system to analyze information, method systems, and procedures to determine the most useful business solutions to the company. is concerned with the interaction between systems to take advantage of new and more effective ways of providing needed information. Will analyze, interpret, and make recommendations in the form of formal proposals and/or presentations to senior executives. Depending on the assignment, will perform proactive activities related to the completion and implementation of a project. May occasionally train and guide work of less-experienced analysts, but this function is incidental ti specific projects. Fully competent to work at the highest level of all phases of business analysis. typically has a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: information technology, finance, computer science, or related. usually requires at least 5-6 years of related progressive experience. Exclude systems auditors or system analysts.
Business Analysts, Intermediate
Plans and performs analysis of major company activities and/or functions and guides the subsequent design and implementation or improvement of existing data processing-based business systems applications. utilizes available personnel and computer system resources to analyze information, methods, systems, and procedure to determine the most useful business solutions to the company. Is concerned with the interaction between systems to take advantage of new and more effective ways of providing needed information. Will analyze, interpret, and make recommendations in the form of formal proposals and/or presentations to senior executives. Depending on the assignment, will perform proactive activities related to the completion and implementation of a project. May occasionally train and guide work of less-experienced analysts, but this functions is incidental to specific projects. Able to work in most aspects of business analysis in accordance with acceptable practices and standards. Typically has a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: information technology, finance, computer science, or related. usually requires 3-4 years of related progressive experience. Exclude systems Auditors or system analyst.
Project Manager
Under general supervision, works with teams in systems projects of significant magnitude in terms of complexity, cost, time-constraints, internal and external staffing, and equipment including software and hardware. Assists in setting direction to a project team including the assignment of individual responsibilities, tasks, and technical functions. Follows overall project requirements including identifying needs and allocating them appropriate resources to meet the timely completion of specific project tasks. May monitor individual progress to insure meeting of specific deadlines. Posses a broad-knowledge of most technical resources and uses them to effectively coordinate team members and resources. Will confer with senior MIS or administrative management regarding changes of significant consequences to the scope or schedule of the project. Given the life-cycle of most projects, most assignments usually last more than three months. Excluded are outside consultants and incumbents that may perform the above functions on a part-time basis.
