The main objective of the "Scrum Team - Project Manager Assistant" project is to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge required to effectively manage and facilitate agile projects using the scrum framework. This project aims to bridge the gap between theoretical project management principles and their real-world application in a tech/startup environment.

Students will be solving the problem of navigating the complexities of project management in a fast-paced, iterative development setting. By playing a pivotal role in a scrum team, they will tackle issues such as coordinating team activities, managing project timelines, and ensuring effective communication between team members and stakeholders.

By the end of the project, students are expected to achieve the following outcomes:

1. Gain Practical Scrum Experience: Students will have firsthand experience in applying scrum methodologies to manage a project, understanding the roles, ceremonies, and artifacts involved.
2. Develop Leadership Skills: Through facilitating scrum ceremonies and leading the project management efforts, students will develop leadership qualities crucial for a project manager role.
3. Enhance Team Collaboration: Students will learn how to foster a collaborative environment, ensuring the team works effectively towards the project goals.
4. Improve Problem-Solving Skills: By addressing the challenges that arise during project execution, students will enhance their problem-solving capabilities.
5. Effective Stakeholder Management: Students will gain experience in managing stakeholder expectations, providing regular updates, and incorporating feedback into the project process.
6. Process Optimization: Through continuous improvement practices like sprint retrospectives, students will understand how to refine and optimize project management processes for better efficiency and productivity.

The successful completion of this project will not only provide students with a solid foundation in agile project management but also prepare them for leadership roles in scrum teams, making them valuable assets to any organization adopting agile methodologies.

To successfully achieve the project goal, students must complete the following tasks:

1. Sprint Planning: Organize sprint goals and select tasks.
2. Daily Stand-ups: Lead brief daily meetings to track progress.
3. Sprint Reviews: Present completed work to stakeholders for feedback.
4. Sprint Retrospectives: Analyze and improve the team's process after each sprint.
5. Backlog Grooming: Prioritize and refine project tasks.
6. Stakeholder Communication: Keep stakeholders updated on progress.
7. Process Improvement: Identify and implement ways to enhance efficiency.
8. Risk Management: Identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.

These activities are designed to give students practical experience in agile project management, focusing on leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with the primary project manager who is supervising and available for questions. This will also include the occasional project progress meetings