What is the difference between a Project Manager and a Product Manager?
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A Project Manager, as the name implies, is focused on the project, whilst the Product Manager has a focus on the product. Product being the actual product or service being delivered.
Now you’re probably thinking that doesn’t clarify much right? So please allow me to explain this further. And I think the best way of doing that is going over the key things each of those roles does.
In essence, a Project Manager does the following:
In essence, a Product Manager does the following:
Even though both roles differ and have a different focus, there are certainly overlaps and similar skills required in both.
In a scrum setup, would the product manager be the product owner since he would have the roadmap of the product. And I am assuming the product manager would take the role of the scrum master. Thanks.
Yes, generally the Product Manager would play the role of Product Owner in Scrum, but another person would play the role of Scrum Master. Typically someone leading the Team, but it can be anyone really. As long as he/she has a good Scrum foundation.
Keep in mind that not all companies have the role of Product Manager. So like before, the Product Owner doesn’t have to be a Product Manager. The person sitting in that role should be able to make decisions, define priorities and basically represent the best interest of the customer or end user