KM Core Team Job Descriptions: Defining Key Positions and Their Responsibilities

Published On:
July 29, 2025
Authored By:
APQC
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APQC has consulted with industry leaders to determine which KM core team roles are most vital to the success of a KM program: KM leader, KM specialist, KM change management specialist, content management specialist, KM business liaison/analyst, and KM IT specialist/analyst. This document contains job descriptions for all six roles. 

Any organization that is looking to recruit KM core team members can leverage these job descriptions and adapt them to its unique requirements.

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Type:
Tools & Templates
Topics:
Knowledge Management, KM Roles, Governance, and Leadership

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