What is the difference between a Scrum Master and a Project Manager?

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The roles of a Scrum Master and a Project Manager are different in terms of their focus, responsibilities, and how they operate within a team or organization. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences.  

While both a Scrum Master and a Project Manager are leadership roles focused on project success, their approaches, responsibilities, and mindsets are fundamentally different.¹

Here is a breakdown of the key differences:

Aspect	Scrum Master	Project Manager
Methodology	Agile/Scrum: Works within the Scrum framework, focusing on iterative development and continuous improvement.	Traditional/Waterfall: Often works with a more rigid, predefined plan from start to finish. Can also work in an Agile environment.
Leadership Style	Servant Leader: Facilitates, coaches, and empowers the team to be self-organizing. Does not give direct orders.	Directive Leader: Manages and controls the project. Directs the team on what to do, when to do it, and who will do it.
Focus	The Team and Process: Focuses on the "how" of the work. Ensures the team is working effectively, removing impediments, and following Scrum principles.	The Project and Scope: Focuses on the "what" of the work. Manages the triple constraints of scope, budget, and timeline.
Key Responsibilities	Facilitates Scrum ceremonies, coaches the team, and removes impediments. Protects the team from external distractions.	Plans the project, manages the budget and resources, and reports progress to stakeholders. Owns the overall project outcome.
Relationship to Team	Works as a coach and guide for the development team. The team is self-organizing and makes its own decisions about how to do the work.	Works as a commander and delegator. Assigns tasks and monitors individual performance to ensure the project plan is followed.
Stakeholder Interaction	Primarily interacts with the Scrum Team and the Product Owner. Manages communications on a day-to-day basis.	Manages a broad range of stakeholders, including clients, executives, and vendors.

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