The terms have no meaning. You could call yourself a PM with experience delivering projects using an adaptive or agile lifecycle.
At the end of the day, a title or role name is just a label. You need to look at the expected accountabilities or responsibilities expected by the organization for the position.
I agree with Kiron.
Additionally, I came across an article explaining how a project leader can be a project manager, but a project manager cannot always be a project leader - an argumentative idea.
I personally think that the only comparison in terms of job titles, that has a clear difference is the one between a scrum master and a project manager - just a thought.
Best.
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Kelly RyanClient Services Manager| OnebridgeGreenwood, In, United States
In a true agile world, the best type of "project manager" in Agile is a servant leader. The most valuable services that the leader takes on, in my opinion, are:
* Cutting down roadblocks/impediments
* Communication regarding status
* Evangelism and education regarding agile
* Inspiring and empowering the team to solve problems Saving Changes...
DORA LUZ MejiaCEO| IT ExploreEnvigado, Antioquia, Colombia
not sure about the question context. I consider both.
If I am a Project manager for an agile Project I can play both roles. If I am playing the role for a funtional área I can be an agile leader. Saving Changes...
