Question: What is the role of the Scrum product owner? Funds the project and owns the checkbook The person cheerleading and championing the team Captures empirical data, which is used to adjust forecasts Acts as liaison between the stakeholders and scrum team and articulates the vision. What is the role of the Scrum master? Coaches the team and shields them from external interference Determines priorities, requirements, and when to ship Assigns each item in the sprint plan to someone on the team Exercises management authority over the team