Role: Specialize in creating comprehensive solutions for complex business or technical challenges.
Skills: Proficient in systems design, technology integration, and complex problem-solving.
Deliverables: Architectural diagrams, system blueprints, and in-depth documentation detailing solution components, interactions, and dependencies.
Tools: Utilize tools like ArchiMate for architecture modeling, Enterprise Architect, and tools for cloud architecture such as AWS Architecting and Azure Solutions Architect. Often work with diagramming tools like Lucidchart or Microsoft Visio for creating blueprints and system diagrams.
Responsibilities: Oversee corporate initiatives involving multiple projects and teams.
Focus: Strategic planning, coordination, and efficient execution of programs aligned with the organization’s broader objectives.
Skills: Expertise in strategic management, cross-functional team coordination, and program execution.
Tools: Rely on strategic and project management software like Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, and specialized program management tools like Smartsheet or Clarizen. Additionally, they may use enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for broader organizational alignment.
Role: Drive successful execution of technology projects.
Function: Bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring timely, on-budget project completion that meets objectives and delivers organizational value.
Skills: Proficient in project planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and budget management.
Tools: Use project management software like Trello, Basecamp, or Asana for task tracking and collaboration. Depend on time tracking and resource management tools such as Harvest or Monday.com. Often utilize Gantt chart tools and Agile management tools like Jira or Scrum boards.
Responsibilities: Manage the development and lifecycle of products and services from concept to market.
Focus: Address customer needs, create organizational value, and maintain competitiveness.
Skills: Expertise in market analysis, product strategy, customer engagement, and lifecycle management.
Tools: Leverage product management tools like Aha!, ProductPlan for roadmapping, and Jira for backlog and issue tracking. Use customer feedback tools like UserVoice or Pendo, and analytics tools like Google Analytics or Mixpanel for market analysis and customer insight.
Role: Facilitate Agile and Scrum practices within development teams.
Function: Promote efficient project management, enabling iterative and incremental value delivery.
Skills: Skilled in Agile methodologies, team facilitation, conflict resolution, and continuous improvement.
Tools: Employ Agile project management tools like Jira Agile, Trello, and VersionOne. Use tools like Miro or Lucidspark for sprint planning and retrospectives. Rely on communication tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams to maintain team cohesion and collaboration.
Responsibilities: Understand business needs, elicit requirements, and translate them into actionable solutions.
Deliverables: Process models, flowcharts, and diagrams to visualize business processes and workflows; involvement in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) verification.
Skills: Proficient in requirements analysis, process modeling, solution design, and stakeholder communication.
Tools: Work with data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Tableau for data visualization. Use business process modeling tools like Bizagi or ARIS, and requirement management tools like Rational RequisitePro or Confluence. Often involved in UAT with testing tools like Selenium or QTP.