Define job families by similarity of work and skill specialization rather than reporting line.
The move: group jobs by similar work, not by the box they sit under today. Job Versus Occupation A job belongs to one person or seat. An occupation or family groups similar jobs. In job architecture, this means the same family can cut across departments when the core work is similar. Reporting lines can change quarterly; work similarity should be more durable. Use Two Questions First ask: do these jobs perform similar main tasks and duties? Then ask: do they require similar skill specialization, such as knowledge field, tools, methods, or work context? If both answers are yes, the roles…
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