Changes in the work content of project managers in modern conditions: the role of artificial intelligence and automation

The article examines the transformation of the professional activities of project managers under the influence of the introduction of artificial intelligence and automation in key project management processes. Based on the analysis of modern scientific publications, industry research and practical experience of Russian and foreign companies, the main directions of AI application are identified: planning and forecasting project parameters, risk management, optimization of resource allocation, automation of routine operations and communication support. The types of software solutions that integrate AI into various phases of the project cycle are systematized, examples of their use in the IT, construction and manufacturing industries are given, and the impact of such tools on improving efficiency and reducing the likelihood of errors is demonstrated. Special attention is paid to organizational constraints and competence deficits that hinder the full realization of the potential of AI, including insufficient digital maturity, poor training of management personnel and resistance to change. The necessity of a phased implementation of intelligent technologies is substantiated, involving the diagnosis of the current state, the development of a digital transformation strategy, employee training, the launch of pilot projects and subsequent monitoring of the results to adjust management decisions. The conclusions and recommendations are addressed to researchers, practitioners of project management and heads of organizations interested in the system digital modernization of project management.

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