Program Manager vs. Software Architect

Question

What are the differences between a program manager and a software architect?

Answer 1

If the software doesn't sell you can talk to the Progam Manager (and sales/marketing), if the software doesn't work you can talk to the Software Architect. Program Manager has a greater concentration on the commercial side of things.

Answer 2

Program Manager = project manager in a better suit. Software Architect = Software Engineer in a cleaner T-shirt.

Answer 3

Program Manager: non-programmer with the respect of programmers

Software Architect: programmer without the respect of programmers