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 / 113
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?
Detective
22%
#90 / 113
View rankingDetective
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Search records, cameras and files.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 42% | +8.4 |
Reports, timelines and court requests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Surveillance, interviews and the scene.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Weigh a witness and a false lead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Coordinate with prosecutors and units.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Decide the next step and keep the file closed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- police report
- patrol
- identify a person
- Search records, cameras and files
- Reports, timelines and court requests
- Surveillance, interviews and the scene
- Weigh a witness and a false lead
- Coordinate with prosecutors and units
- detective
- investigador privado
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 5412