Amit SharmaProject Manager| IT MajorDelhi, Delhi, India
I come across a lot of situations now a days, when colleagues in PM roles are moving towards Scrum roles - either Master or PO.
Do you have similar experiences? Saving Changes...
Absolutely - in many cases it is a combination of market demand for agile talent and organization design changes to grow agile roles. With my current client (a large bank), which is in the midst of an agile transformation, I am frequently asked by PMs about how they can get into an SM role. The PO role is a bit trickier as it requires both experience with requirements management, significant product knowledge and well established relationships with key stakeholders who will influence product direction.
PM to SM transition is easier compared to PO, as SM is more focused on agile methodology topics and team facilitation, whereas PO role deamds a lot of business domain knowledge. Saving Changes...
Mikel SteadmanPMO Leader| Development Dimensions InternationalTroy, Nh, United States
I went the other way. I am a certified SM. I transitioned to PM. I think the business your in and projects you manage will illuminate the approach you need. Personally, I am glad I went and got training on both. I find that I use both skills quite often, not only on projects but in management also. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
I have seen similar. And it depends on the individual. As a consultant, I need to be able to bridge when needed. Saving Changes...
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