1. Project ManagerResponsible for planning the project and ensuring the team follows the plan Initiating Planning Executing Controlling Closing

2. Defines Measureable Objectives Develops a Measureable Plan Creates Survey Instruments Captures Data Tabulates Results Performs Business Analysis Produces Executive Reports Business Analyst Responsible for bridging the gap between the Business and IT

3. PM and a BA WorkingTogether? Areas of overlapping responsibilities:- Project scope definition- Project statement of purpose- Project objectives- Project business risks- Client relationship- Communication with SMEs and technical team- Review of requirements, designs and plans

4. Software DeveloperResponsible for the software development lifecycle including product definition, coding, debugging, verification, validation and documentation Planning Planning Documentation Product Definition Requirements Documentation Coding Design Documentation Debugging Verification and Validation Testing Documentation Final Release to documentation control

5. SUMMARY -All projects need business analysist, project managers, software developers and others-PM’s, BA’s, developers and other roles intersect and support each other-Skills are similar and different-Cooperation results in project success