Will AI replace Project Management Specialists?

AI can do 83% of the work Project Management Specialists do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 3 of their 20 tasks, while 13 more are ready but barely used so far. 4 still need a person.

AI is already doing this3 · 17% of time

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

  • Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.Mostly assisted7% of time
  • Monitor project milestones and deliverables.Mostly assisted7% of time
  • Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.Mostly automated2% of time

AI could do this next13 · 67% of time

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

  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.10% of time
  • Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.8% of time
  • Schedule or facilitate project meetings.8% of time
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.6% of time
  • Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.6% of time
  • Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.5% of time
  • Produce and distribute project documents.5% of time
  • Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.4% of time
  • Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.4% of time
  • Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.4% of time
  • Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers.4% of time
  • Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.2% of time
  • Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.2% of time

Still needs a person4 · 17% 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.

  • Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.10% of time
  • Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.4% of time
  • Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.2% of time
  • Recruit or hire project personnel.1% 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 12 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 3 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 13 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Build on the 4 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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