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The PO Sync ceremony is typically facilitated by the Release Train Engineer (RTE). The RTE plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Agile Release Train (ART) operates smoothly and efficiently. They are responsible for coordinating all the activities within the ART, including the facilitation of key ceremonies such as the PO Sync.

In this ceremony, Product Owners from various teams come together to align on priorities, discuss dependencies, and synchronize their backlogs to ensure that the work being done across teams contributes effectively to the overall objectives of the ART. The RTE ensures that this process is structured and productive, enabling the Product Owners to focus on their respective teams' needs while fostering collaboration among them.

While the Product Owner is central to the discussions during the PO Sync, their role is to represent their team's interests rather than to facilitate the meeting. The Scrum Master typically focuses on the team's processes and practices but does not have the broader coordination responsibility that the RTE has in the context of the entire ART. Therefore, the role of the RTE in facilitating the PO Sync is fundamental to achieving alignment and clarity across teams within the agile framework.