Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world of project management, according to a new report by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The report, titled “PMI’s Global Project Management Job Trends 2024 Report” found that 33% of workers already use AI in their jobs, and 82% of senior leaders say AI will have at least some impact on projects.

The report also found that there is a significant demand for AI skills, with a 2,000% increase in job postings referencing generative AI skills from March to September 2023. However, there is also a learning gap, with only 13% of employees having been offered AI training.

“The need for upskilling is essential,” the report says. “Sixty percent of older millennials (ages 35-44) say upskilling in AI will be essential, and 91% of respondents believe AI will have at least a moderate impact on the project management profession.”

The report’s findings suggest that AI is having a major impact on project management, and that this trend is likely to continue. Project managers who want to stay ahead of the curve will need to develop their AI skills.

Here are some key takeaways from the PMI report:

• AI is already being used by a significant number of workers (33%).
• Senior leaders believe that AI will have a major impact on projects (82%).
• There is a high demand for AI skills (job postings for generative AI skills increased by 2,000% from March to September 2023).
• There is a learning gap in AI skills (only 13% of employees have been offered AI training).
• Upskilling in AI is essential for project managers who want to stay ahead of the curve (60% of older millennials say that upskilling in AI will be essential).

The PMI report is a valuable resource for project managers who are interested in learning more about the impact of AI on their profession. The report’s findings suggest that AI is here to stay, and that project managers who want to be successful in the future will need to develop their AI skills.