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Can AI do the work of a Project 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 estimate how many people will be out of work.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Project manager
38%
AI or a robot can already do 38% of this job.
#10 / 103
View rankingProject 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plans and statusEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 30% | 65% | +19.5 |
Templated risksEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 50% | +10 |
People and conflictEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 30% | 15% | +4.5 |
Client managementEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 20% | +4 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- 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?
Journalist
30%
#41 / 103
View rankingJournalist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 55% | 28% | +15.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- write news
- interview
- check sources
- search engines
- scientific research methodology
- proofread text
- consult information sources
- read articles
- search databases
- develop professional network
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2642