Automation index
How much of a Product manager’s job can AI already do?
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.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Product manager
31%
AI can already do 31% of this job.
#37 / 623
View rankingProduct manager
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Compile lists describing product or service offerings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 28% | +5.6 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Data analyst
40%
#5 / 623
View rankingData analyst
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 55% | +7.7 |
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 48% | +5.3 |
Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Create business intelligence tools or systems, including design of related databases, spreadsheets, or outputs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Identify or monitor current and potential customers, using business intelligence tools.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 29% | 28% | +8.1 |
| Total | 100% | 40% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- analyse data
- models
- dashboards
- python
- information structure
- data warehouse
- database
- web programming
- ICT security legislation
- business process modelling
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2051.01· ESCO/ISCO 2521