Implementation manager vs implementation analyst

The differences between implementation managers and implementation analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-8 years to become an implementation manager, becoming an implementation analyst takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, an implementation manager has an average salary of $90,790, which is higher than the $82,268 average annual salary of an implementation analyst.

The top three skills for an implementation manager include project management, account management and client relationships. The most important skills for an implementation analyst are client facing, data analysis, and shared services.

Implementation manager vs implementation analyst overview

	Implementation Manager	Implementation Analyst
Yearly salary	$90,790	$82,268
Hourly rate	$43.65	$39.55
Growth rate	16%	9%
Number of jobs	136,883	108,170
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	8	6

What does an implementation manager do?

An implementation manager specializes in introducing new systems, networks, and processes to the entire company workforce. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around overseeing the implementation team to ensure that everything is running smoothly, devising action and work plans, coordinating with different departments, monitoring requisitions and information materials, and verifying their accuracy. An implementation manager may also address issues and concerns, providing technical support when necessary. Furthermore, it is essential to lead and encourage the team, all while adhering to the company's policies and regulations.

What does an implementation analyst do?

An implementation analyst is an individual who is responsible for conducting data analysis and software testing when a company is doing a software upgrade. Implementation analysts must ensure that the company has the appropriate equipment to meet its operational needs by determining which hardware and software they should use. They provide workshops and conduct education for trainers on the functionality of the product as well as to conduct tests to ensure the proper functionality of the product. Implementation analysts must also prepare budgets for proposed equipment or tailor their recommendations to fit an established budget.

Implementation manager vs implementation analyst salary

Implementation managers and implementation analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Implementation Manager	Implementation Analyst
Average salary	$90,790	$82,268
Salary range	Between $64,000 And $126,000	Between $60,000 And $111,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	California	New Jersey
Best paying company	Levi Strauss & Co.	OpenGov
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between implementation manager and implementation analyst education

There are a few differences between an implementation manager and an implementation analyst in terms of educational background:

	Implementation Manager	Implementation Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Carnegie Mellon University	Stanford University

Implementation manager vs implementation analyst demographics

Here are the differences between implementation managers' and implementation analysts' demographics:

	Implementation Manager	Implementation Analyst
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 59.0% Female, 41.0%	Male, 49.4% Female, 50.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% Asian, 12.7% White, 65.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Asian, 14.5% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	11%	8%

Differences between implementation manager and implementation analyst duties and responsibilities

Implementation manager example responsibilities.

Lead the strategic project planning efforts and the technology architecture design initiatives.
Document each client's processes for artifacts and manage through project closure via SharePoint.
Create and manage detailed project plans for all phases of SDLC to ensure successful deployments.
Lead a group of 10 Java engineers and 12 web developers in creating web-base online banking applications.
Manage one internal ERP specialist, who maintains and modifies the ERP system and provides specialist technical support.
Manage state-by-state projects from planning/scheduling, architecture, development, Nessus scan vulnerabilities, QA, UAT, to deployment.

Implementation analyst example responsibilities.

Modify and create UNIX and TCL scripts to automate processes and to create utilities.
Manage service communication for patches/deployments through SharePoint and weekly emails for products.
Utilize extensive payroll and human resource knowledge to coordinate and manage multiple complex implementation projects simultaneously.
Maintain third-party software by building, testing, and distributing rpm packages to Linux workstations.
Used Microsoft Visio to maintain and update network diagrams, allowing network changes to be quickly document.
Analyze and resolve billing edits on billed/unbil accounts, verifying orders, determining medical necessity per CMS guidelines.

Implementation manager vs implementation analyst skills

Common implementation manager skills

Project Management, 15%
Account Management, 7%
Client Relationships, 6%
Client Expectations, 6%
Client Facing, 5%
Customer Service, 5%

Common implementation analyst skills

Client Facing, 19%
Data Analysis, 13%
Shared Services, 9%
Project Management, 8%
Customer Service, 6%
Process Improvement, 6%

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