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.  

Excellent question! While both Scrum Master and Project Manager play important roles in delivering projects, their responsibilities, focus, and approach are very different.

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🔹 Scrum Master

• Role in Agile: A servant-leader who facilitates the Scrum process, ensuring the team follows Agile principles.

• Focus: Supports the Scrum Team by removing impediments, fostering collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement.

• Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).

  • Coach the team and organization on Agile values.

  • Protect the team from distractions and external pressure.

  • Encourage self-organization and accountability.

• Authority: No direct authority over the team; works as a coach and facilitator, not a manager.

• Success Metric: Team collaboration, adherence to Agile principles, and delivery of value through increments.

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🔹 Project Manager

• Role in Traditional/Hybrid Models: Responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects to achieve business objectives.

• Focus: Manages project scope, budget, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

• Responsibilities:

  • Create detailed project plans and schedules.

  • Allocate resources and assign tasks.

  • Track progress, manage risks, and control costs.

  • Report project status to leadership and stakeholders.

• Authority: Holds decision-making power over scope, resources, and sometimes team assignments.

• Success Metric: Delivering the project on time, within scope, and within budget.

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