15-1299.09

Information Technology Project Managers

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

4.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 37% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
37%
of jobs safer
639
jobs riskier than this
+8.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

IT Project Managers face a transformed landscape as AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for Project, Linear AI, and Jira's AI features automate sprint planning, status reporting, risk flagging, and resource allocation suggestions. The mechanical overhead of project coordination is being absorbed by AI, raising expectations for what a PM should deliver. The resilient core is stakeholder alignment, organizational change management, and navigating ambiguous requirements—fundamentally human work that grows more important as technical complexity increases through 2027.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$108,970
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+8.2%
Faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

Career Pivot Paths

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Moderate Risk
40% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →