Will AI replace Computer and Information Systems Managers?

AI can do 80% of the work Computer and Information Systems Managers do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 4 of their 17 tasks, while 10 more are ready but barely used so far. 3 still need a person.

AI is already doing this4 · 21% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.Mostly assisted8% of time
  • Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.Mostly automated5% of time
  • Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.Mostly assisted4% of time
  • Provide users with technical support for computer problems.Mostly automated3% of time

AI could do this next10 · 60% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.14% of time
  • Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.9% of time
  • Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.8% of time
  • Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.7% of time
  • Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.5% of time
  • Stay abreast of advances in technology.4% of time
  • Control operational budget and expenditures.4% of time
  • Manage backup, security and user help systems.3% of time
  • Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.3% of time
  • Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.2% of time

Still needs a person3 · 20% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.12% of time
  • Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.5% of time
  • Purchase necessary equipment.2% of time

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What this means

AI can already do almost all of this work at least twice as fast. Real use is still behind at 16 out of 100, so the change here is only getting started. Expect the role to shift toward deciding what to do, checking AI's work and owning the result.

What to do next

  • Do the 4 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 10 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Build on the 3 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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