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Role Architecture

Role architecture describes how roles relate to one another through levels, responsibilities and reporting or career structures. Employers may use it interchangeably with job architecture.

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Example

An organisation defines specialist and management paths so a senior technical expert can progress without taking responsibility for a team.

What to keep in mind

Explain the terminology used locally. Consistent scope and level definitions matter more than the label, especially when comparing roles across functions or integrating teams after a reorganisation.

Role Architecture

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What to keep in mind

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