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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.
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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?
Store manager
28%
#63 / 103
View rankingStore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Assign employees to specific duties.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Establish credit policies and operating procedures.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. | 41% | 28% | +11.5 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- sales activities
- employment law
- tobacco brands
- study sales levels of products
- set up pricing strategies
- order supplies
- manage budgets
- maintain relationship with customers
- manage staff
- use different communication channels
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 1420