Program Scrum Master

The Program Scrum Master supports the program by clearing blockers, resolving issues, facilitating collaboration, and organizing or leading program-level meetings and events.

Key Points

  • Removes cross-team impediments so the program can deliver smoothly.
  • Facilitates program-level events and meetings, ensuring effective communication.
  • Uses servant leadership to coach teams and foster continuous improvement.
  • Coordinates with product and leadership stakeholders to address risks and dependencies.

Example

During a large program, two teams are blocked by a shared API change. The Program Scrum Master organizes a cross-team working session, clarifies ownership, negotiates a short-term workaround, updates the impediment backlog, and schedules follow-up meetings to track the fix until the dependency is removed.

PMP Example Question

Multiple teams in a program are delayed by a shared environment outage. Who is primarily responsible for facilitating the resolution and coordinating the necessary meetings?

  1. Program Product Owner
  2. Program Scrum Master
  3. Project Sponsor
  4. Individual Team Scrum Masters acting independently

Correct Answer: B — Program Scrum Master

Explanation: The Program Scrum Master leads cross-team facilitation, removes impediments, and coordinates program-level meetings to resolve blockers.

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