Yes. Although, at first sight, self-autonomous teams are indeed a staple of Agile methodologies, which sometimes prompts us to consider if there’s any project management actually required when you adhere to this philosophy. Furthermore, Agile projects often go through multiple updates throughout their lifecycle that the original plan is a far cry from the result.
That said, even this framework requires the presence of a “taskmaster”, and this role is referred to as Product Owner.
A typical job description for this position includes:
– Acting as liaison between the development team and the stakeholders;
– Analysing the requirements and aligning the objectives with the product roadmap;
– Creating, prioritizing and updating the backlog by working closely with the development teams;
– Being an ambassador of the product;
– Ensuring that the user stories align with the overall strategy.