18 Feb Project Manager vs. Change Manager
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While there is a definite overlap in Project and Change Management responsibilities, key differences can be seen in their respective areas of focus. A core focus of Project Management can be thought of as “what” gets delivered whereas Change Management hones in on the “how” of delivery.
We’ve outlined additional key differences of the respective areas of focus and their responsibilities below:
| Project Manager Focus | Change Manager Focus |
|---|---|
| What gets delivered Time perspective – immediate & short term Schedule, costs, time and resources Interdependencies Scope, quality, budget Birdseye view of what team is doing Drive delivery of tasks Monitoring of delivery (accountability) | Focus on people and getting them ready for the change How it gets delivered Internal and external stakeholder engagement Adjust the organisation to change so that it is sustained Focus on impacted by & impacted on Time perspective – Immediate, short & long term Ensure people know what they need to know when Ensure effective overall communication |
| Project Manager Tasks | Change Manager Tasks |
|---|---|
| Compile & track project plan Project governance & structure Work the project plan Define project roles for team members & business Implementation of solutions – usually technology Build & manage schedule Mobilize team & resources Budgets & costing Risk and benefit identification Manage stakeholders Project reporting Conflict resolution Responsible for delivery (successfully on time) Project team morale & team health Team management | Identification & engagement with stakeholders Communications plan & strategy Embedding change – culture & behaviour / sustainability Identification of impacts of changes on people, process & systems Role mapping / Communicating / Communication Handover of change outputs Stakeholder engagement – manage perceptions / check ins Provide input to project plan Stakeholders engagement plan, identification & assessment Change strategy / Change Impact & assessment Case for Change – contribute to benefits Identification & risks Strategize how changes will be facilitated & implemented Enablement / Training plan / Knowledge Broker Nice-to-haves: Organisational design Training delivery |
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