Scrum Framework
Roles in Scrum
Each role has distinct responsibilities that contribute to the framework's success. Select a role to explore its full responsibilities and guiding principles.
The Scrum Master Role
A Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide, serving the team, the Product Owner, and the organization through facilitation, coaching, and the relentless removal of impediments.
The Product Owner Role
The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. They are the single point of accountability for backlog management, product vision, and stakeholder alignment.
The Developer Role
Developers are the people in the Scrum Team committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint. They are self-managing, cross-functional, and collectively accountable for planning, quality, and daily adaptation toward the Sprint Goal.