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On the other hand, a Scrum Master project manager is an individual responsible for leading a specific project from inception to completion, ensuring it meets its objectives. While a PMO sets the framework and policies for project management, the project manager executes and manages the project's day-to-day activities.{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Agile","item":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/agile"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Scrum","item":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/agile/scrum"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Scrum Master","item":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/agile/scrum/scrum-master"}]}
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