| Aspect | Change Advisory Board Manager | Change Manager |
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| Primary Role | Facilitates and manages the Change Advisory Board to review and approve changes | Plans, coordinates, and implements change processes across projects |
| Focus | Governance and decision-making for change approval | Execution and management of change activities |
| Certifications | ITIL certifications often required | ITIL certifications often required |
| Work Environment | Collaborates with stakeholders, change advisory board members | Works with project teams, stakeholders, and clients |
The Change Advisory Board Manager primarily oversees the governance process, facilitating the Change Advisory Board to review and approve changes. In contrast, the Change Manager focuses on planning and executing change initiatives. Both roles often require ITIL certifications and operate within IT service management environments, but their core responsibilities differ in governance versus execution.