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?
NGO programme officer
26%
#213 / 623
View rankingNGO programme officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Design, indicators and the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Justify, invoices and the donor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Field or neighbourhood and what does not fit the frame.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Partners, meetings and coordination.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The surprise, the cut and redoing the timetable.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it works, and not inflating the indicator.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design projects
- justify to donors
- indicators
- activity report
- coordinate partners
- timetable
- project invoices
- neighbourhood work
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1093.00· ESCO/ISCO 2635