The Difference Between a Product Manager Role and a Business Analyst

The product manager role and business analyst role go hand in hand. Many product managers get their start as business analysts, and as a product manager, you can expect to work closely with a business analyst.
This video addresses the difference between product management and business analysis.
You'll discover:
*The product manager role defined.
*The business analyst role defined.
*How product managers and business analysts work together.
*How I collaborated with a product manager as a business analyst on an eBook platform.
*The role I had as a business analyst working with a product manager on a customer-facing website.
*How the product manager often has more decision-making power.
*Career paths in product management and business analysis.
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[@bootpolo12]

Simple and well defined thank you

[@MoeSkirllz]

Great video. Thank you!

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

You are so welcome.

[@motrazact]

Thanks. Well said.

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

We're so glad you found this way of distinguishing the two roles helpful!

[@samikchak]

Great explanation, thank you...

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

You are so welcome.

[@sandrauloaku]

Thank you

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

You are welcome!

[@alfredoe.1026]

thank you for this video

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

You are so welcome!

[@Kanubutani]

This is a nice explanation. Thanks for this video

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

You are so welcome, we're glad you found it helpful!

[@nhungnguyenthi3640]

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[@azizalriddan8998]

Amazing video 😊
Can you give examples of internal business processes 4:00

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

Check out this video for more information on business process analysis.
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[@absolute3112]

Do U still offer mentoring ? Im 20yrs IT, retired-ish need new career.

[@varunmistry7590]

Which are high in demand and job opportunities ? I've heard that business analysts are employed in various organizations besides IT sector

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

Hi Varun, Business analysts and professionals with business analyst skills are definitely employed in all types of organizations and industries. You definitely want to check the job postings in your local area to determine what specific business analyst specialties are most in-demand locally.

[@kirillperian]

Hi, Laura! You mostly used the term Product Manager, but once used the term Product Owner. In this context, do you really mean Product Owner (as that is typically how Agile defines that role)?

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

Thanks for that catch. I was mostly talking about the Product Manager Role in this post, although of course a Product Manager could also have Product Owner responsibilities. Or, at times, that becomes the role the BA fills. That could be a topic for an entirely different video!

[@EmmyS247]

Thanks Laura. Any thoughts on the difference between a Product Manager and a Product Owner?

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

Not yet!

[@Ezinma88]

I feel like I'm still working on an answer to this myself. But, Marty Cagan (SVPG) feels strongly that PO duties are just one small subsection of a Product Manager's overall responsibilities. With this approach, POs and PMs should always be the same person. Although, I've definitely seen the roles split out. Like I said, I'm still working on what I think it should be.

[@roshanjacob5894]

Hello Laura.. i was going through your video and thanks for clearing concepts. I'm a business analyst and I'm seeking to what future roles i should move ahead. I'm am confused to select between product manager and project manager. Let me know how i can talk to you about this. Waiting for your reply.

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

Hi Roshan, Most often roles with the title of Project Manager are responsible for the schedule and resourcing of a project, and managing it through implementation. Many Project Manager roles also include BA responsibilities in the form of scope and upfront analysis to get a project off the ground.

[@TheSunshinefee]

what kind of education do you need to become a business analyst?

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

We suggest starting with our free Quick Start to Success workshop - it walks you through how to become a BA. www.bridging-the-gap.com/quick

[@TheSunshinefee]

@@BridgingtheGapBA thank you

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