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Generally, yes. Program managers oversee programs, which can consist of many simultaneous projects. However, project managers with years of experience may have more senior titles than program managers, and program managers are not always the direct manager of the project manager. It should be noted that organizations may also use program and project manager interchangeably.  ‎

Yes, project managers and program managers often work together, especially in larger organizations or complex projects. The project manager often works with the program manager to determine project goals, acquire resources, and build project teams. These roles are distinct, in that project managers lead individual projects, while program managers lead groups of projects called programs. In addition, program managers can manage several project managers. ‎

Agile is a style of project management that emphasizes completing projects in small increments. It is often used for projects where some change or unpredictability is expected. Scrum is one of several different methods used to implement that style. Kanban and Extreme Programming (XP) are also considered different Agile methodologies.

Read more: Agile vs. Scrum: How to Choose the Best Method‎