Thinking of scaling your product by just “adding more developers”? Without the right approach to scaling agile teams, more people often means more rework, duplicated efforts, and blindsided deadlines. A strong PM function connects strategy to execution, ensures transparency across teams, and keeps delivery aligned with business priorities. This article shows why project management is a critical part of IT product development, especially at scale, and how it helps large teams grow without losing control over quality and timelines.