Automation index
How much of a Project 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?
Project manager
38%
AI can already do 38% of this job.
#10 / 623
View rankingProject 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plans and statusEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 30% | 65% | +19.5 |
Templated risksEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 50% | +10 |
People and conflictEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 30% | 15% | +4.5 |
Client managementEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 20% | +4 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- sustainable finance
- corporate social responsibility
- strategic planning
- data analytics
- promote sustainability
- promote human rights implementation
- monitor social impact
- define the corporate structure
- conduct quantitative research
- promote environmental awareness
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1082.00· ESCO/ISCO 1219
IS WORK OVER?
Blacksmith
19%
#495 / 623
View rankingBlacksmith
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sketch, template and the material calc.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Forge, temper and the blow that counts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Weld, rivet and the site fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Grilles, gates and the client’s order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Coal, the hearth and the shop rhythm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it does not crack, and signing the iron.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- forge
- temper
- grilles
- rivet
- iron templates
- forge hearth
- site fit
- iron gates
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-4121.00· ESCO/ISCO 7221