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@reggiewaysama18 күн бұрын
I've been a PM for over 4yrs now, I'm not too skilled on this role yet. But for me what project manager does on their day to day life is overseeing projects, making sure tasks are completed on the agreed schedules. Filter requests from clients and translate them into an actionable tasks and prioritize them base on their urgency.
@alvinthepmofficial18 күн бұрын
Great insights, Reggie!
@RealJonSarge11 ай бұрын
Im working as a PM right now ( my first official PM position): I have been responsible for checking in with the team, making sure the tickets in Jira are updated and current. I have been backlog grooming and getting feedback from our Dev team and our Design team. Sending out bi-weekly updates to stake holders and team on their progress. I think right now this PM role I have, is being a bit both both the scrum master, and Project manager. Right now we are doing week long sprints and its been a mish mash of both roles. Its definitely anxiety inducing but I really like helping the team get their work done. I have to set up a backlog grooming session next week and it will be my first one! wish me luck!
@alvinthepmofficial11 ай бұрын
@TheRealJonSarge, thank you for sharing your experience and feedback as a PM! I've also seen other PM roles be a mixture of a Scrum Master and a Project Manager role, where you're managing projects, but also having to manage JIRA, lead sprints, backlog grooming, communicating with the Product Owner. It can feel overwhelming, but don't forget that you CAN do this! It's so extremely rewarding to be able to lead teams and seeing everyone's work get "done"
@parthamodkar653111 ай бұрын
I recently completed my scrum master certification and planning to do CAPM certification as well. I recently got a job as a PM and I think as a PM the there are more options in the job market as well and it’s rewarding career than scrum master in long term.
@alvinthepmofficial11 ай бұрын
Great feedback, I agree as well that there as many opportunities as a PM!
@pramilapatil16456 ай бұрын
Hi, I need your guidance on same. I was in testing and now planning to switch to other than testing. For PM do you had any prior experience or done any certification? how did you got job on same,please guide
@unnamed20753 ай бұрын
Yes PM is 100000 times better. Scrum master is not even a job
@AdalydGracia11 ай бұрын
If you took the PMP, it would be great to have the PMP ACP more oriented to the Agile mindset spectum. I have more than seven certifications from Alliance and still think the ACP covers more (overall speaking). Excellent video
@alvinthepmofficial11 ай бұрын
@AdalydGracia, thanks for sharing this tip! As I'll be sharing in a future video, this is going to be one of the aspirations I'll have for 2024. Stay tuned!!
@manjunathams886511 ай бұрын
Please make a video on Project manager vs product manager. Highly confused to choose from. I want to have a longer career path and great learning though out. Thank you! Try to cover role requirements, eligibility, career path and salary trends
@alvinthepmofficial11 ай бұрын
Great idea, I'm adding it to my list of future videos to create, thank you!
@michaelmanzur805519 күн бұрын
Thanks for this video, good job.
@alvinthepmofficial19 күн бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful! Which position are you leaning more towards - project manager or being a scrum master?
@Mark-sc4bu4 ай бұрын
Great video, but I've some observations playing Devil's Advocate. I think one of the biggest difference between PM and Scrum Master is that PM is accountable for the deliverables at each stage of the project, whereas the Scrum Master is not accountable for anything - that 'honour' goes to the Product Owner. PMs can cut their teeth on small projects and build up experience and knowledge; the PM progression is pretty linear, and as long as the project success criteria aren't fiddled, it's pretty clear when a PM has successfully delivered a project and is ready to move on to something bigger. I don't think that's the case with the Scrum Master role. I agree with your definition of the Scrum Master role theoretically, but saying what that role *should* do within an organisation and then putting those principles into actual practice, are two ENTIRELY different things. Unfortunately, there are way too many examples of the Scrum Master role warping into a glorified meeting organiser. This is certainly one of the big complaints by Developers of Scrum Masters, that they fill the Devs diaries with endless meetings - I've heard of Devs being expected to attend 13 hours of meetings per week! If you're spending approaching 30% of a normal working week in meetings as a Dev then there is something very wrong! I believe that there is substantial evidence to suggest that in far too many organisations the Agile/Scrum methodology is no longer a means to an end (successful product delivery as per your stated criteria), but has become the means in and of itself - bloated and self serving. Hence why you see so many articles saying that Agile/Scrum is broken and that Devs now hate Agile/Scrum, and that in the past 12 months 70% of large organisations have at least one failed IT project on their books - 70% in 2024!!!!! I honestly believe that the quality of Scrum Master you are describing takes a good 3-5 years to develop and even then only in the right environments, but too many businesses think that just because someone has a piece of paper that 'certifies' them in the theory, this means they will be able to deliver in practice. This is simply not the case. It is not possible to internalise and implement all the facets of coaching and leadership you describe unless you have significant project experience. There are far too many rubbish courses churning out 'paper' Scrum Masters who have been fed the bullsh!t line that just because they've done a course they will know what to do, but when they start work in a business they don't have any depth of knowledge and resort to becoming a glorified secretary. Of course, this is just my opinion; I'd be really interested in yours or any other opinions.
9 ай бұрын
This video was very helpful! Thank you!
@alvinthepmofficial9 ай бұрын
So glad you found it helpful! I'll definitely be releasing more videos on my channel about project management, so if you're interested, be sure to stay tuned!
@emilyspradlin5802 ай бұрын
PMs manage the epics or features from a cost, time, and scope perspective, and the Scrum Master manages tasks, spikes, and bugs.
@alvinthepmofficial2 ай бұрын
Great way to summarize it Emily!
@reshupathak38087 ай бұрын
This video is really helpful and very well explained . Thanks
@alvinthepmofficial7 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@BaldAndCurious9 ай бұрын
Got it Alvin. Scrum master it is then! 🙂The roles just matches my personality and values.
@alvinthepmofficial8 ай бұрын
The Scrum Master role is a great career path, with great salaries as well! Plus, you're also going to be in the tech space, with helping out with new technologies and software 👍
@BaldAndCurious8 ай бұрын
@@alvinthepmofficial i haven't seen an actual implementation yet, but it sounds like Scrum can be applied to other industries as well. We'll see 😉
@BOKA_life4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Now it is clear for me
@alvinthepmofficial4 ай бұрын
That's awesome, Tyson. Which role are you interested in pursuing?
@willburn1823 ай бұрын
I'm just starting my PMP with no real PM experience. I know a PM is like the machine operator, the core team is the machine and you're just supposed to keep it greased and running smoothly.
@alvinthepmofficial3 ай бұрын
Glad to have you hear in the community and to hear that you're starting on your PMP Journey!
@Hanuman-11111 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video
@alvinthepmofficial11 ай бұрын
Really glad you found the video helpful!!
@slimgoody19806 ай бұрын
Thank you sir for sharing this. I’m kinda up at arms with my decision to be a PM or a SM. I work for a financial institution/bank but not necessary in retail. Studying for a an IT cert currently but once completed I am moving forward with one of the two careers you just discussed. Would it be more advantageous to pursue PM if I’m looking to move into an IT related career?
@alvinthepmofficial6 ай бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful! Both are great careers to pursue, there are even roles as IT Project Managers, which pay also well. I recommend doing your job search for Scrum Masters and IT Project Managers, and seeing which one best interests you.
@DeJountaeАй бұрын
Which would you say is more in demand these days?
@alvinthepmofficialАй бұрын
Both are popular and in demand career paths right now. Which one are you leaning towards?
@agomonipaul53595 ай бұрын
From a developer which role will be beneficial: PM or scrum master?
@alvinthepmofficial5 ай бұрын
I'd encourage you to look at jobs for both PM and Scrum Master roles - I've seen many roles, such as IT Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, and even Scrum Master roles that would all benefit form having a developer background. Search at the companies you're interested in, and see what roles best interest you
@muthuraj74458 ай бұрын
Hi I have been working as team leader in one of manufacturing industry can i move to as scrummaster. is it possible to survive or crack the interview as scrum master in IT ? Where do I start from ? I don't have any knowledge in IT..
@JeetVatz8 ай бұрын
Hi, I'm working in banking operations like AML/KYC process and willing to switch off my career to Project Manager/Scrum master. As I don't have much tech knowledge except jira, power point, excel, which career would be better fit for starting with?
@alvinthepmofficial8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience and reaching out! Both are great career paths! I'd encourage you to start looking at both job postings in your industry and see which ones you qualify more for. Your knowledge in Jira, Powerpoint, and Excel will help you get very far, since many companies that want a PM or Scrum Master want those skills, as well as experience in Agile You likely already have experience with Agile projects, so I'd recommend checking out job postings and seeing which ones you qualify the most, based on your experience, and then going all in.
@Alpha-Scythe2311 ай бұрын
Alvin, would it be wise or recommended to learn technical skills on KZbin first before obtaining a certification? Example would be Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel etc. especially for someone like myself with no experience?
@derrickdavis22136 ай бұрын
Good information. Great presentation. Very poor audio; either get a new microphone or modify in post. Thanks for sharing; Subscribed.
@alvinthepmofficial5 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@safetybuddy5 ай бұрын
My desired salary is $300,000 a year Not there yet👀
@alvinthepmofficial5 ай бұрын
What industry are you trying to get into /currently working in, to reach that salary?