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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.
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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?
Real estate agent
27%
#70 / 103
View rankingReal estate agent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 56% | 28% | +15.7 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- customer service
- contract law
- office administration
- real estate market
- mortgage loans
- property law
- maintain relationship with customers
- advise on property value
- identify customer's needs
- inform on renting agreements
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-9022.00· ESCO/ISCO 3334