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Can AI do the work of a Product manager?
Today an AI can already knock out copy, outlines, reports, and a lot of the prep. Deciding what matters, and what moves the business, is another story.
It does not measure how many roles are at risk.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Product manager
31%
AI or a robot can already do 31% of this job.
#29 / 103
View rankingProduct manager
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 28% | +6.2 |
Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Compile lists describing product or service offerings.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 28% | +5.6 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- characteristics of products
- channel marketing
- advertising techniques
- content marketing strategy
- product comprehension
- company policies
- plan marketing strategy
- assign codes to product items
- perform data analysis
- maintain relationship with suppliers
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2431
IS WORK OVER?
Airline pilot
19%
#93 / 103
View rankingAirline pilot
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare flight plan, fuel and NOTAMs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Weather and company briefing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Flying: take-off, cruise and landing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Failures, diversions and emergencies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Coordination with ATC, cabin and ground.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Reports, logbook and fatigue compliance.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Prepare flight plan, fuel and NOTAMs
- Weather and company briefing
- Flying: take-off, cruise and landing
- Failures, diversions and emergencies
- Coordination with ATC, cabin and ground
- Reports, logbook and fatigue compliance
- piloto
- pilot
- aviacion
- comandante de aeronave
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3153