medium risk

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Also known as: Application Development Director, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Computer Operations Manager, Computer Programming Manager, Computer Security Manager, Computer Systems Information Director, Computing Services Director, Consulting Technical Director

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Higher risk than 27% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

Computer and Information Systems Managers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 34/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 27% of all analyzed occupations. Of 17 analyzed tasks, 3 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Skill Impact Analysis

AI-Vulnerable

AI-Resistant

AI-Augmented

AI-Vulnerable

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

AI-Resistant

Coordination70%

Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

+14 more skills

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma1%

Some College6%

Post-Secondary Certificate26%

Associate's Degree2%

Bachelor's Degree48%

Master's Degree3%

Doctoral/Professional Degree14%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

1-2 years1%

2-4 years11%

4-6 years24%

6-8 years40%

8-10 years11%

Over 10 years13%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None1%

Up to 1 month15%

1-3 months24%

3-6 months23%

6 months - 1 year33%

1-2 years4%

How AI Impacts Each Task

17 tasks analyzed

Manage backup, security and user help systems.

Risk: 55.0%AI: 70Time: 5%

Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.

Risk: 47.0%AI: 50Time: 10%

Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.

Risk: 23.0%AI: 20Time: 10%

Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.

Risk: 51.0%AI: 60Time: 8%

Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.

Risk: 29.0%AI: 35Time: 8%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Manage backup, security and user help systems.	70	55.0%	5%
Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.	50	47.0%	10%
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.	20	23.0%	10%
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.	60	51.0%	8%
Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.	35	29.0%	8%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 25.9%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailIntegrityDependabilityInitiativeCooperationAnalytical ThinkingAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceLeadershipSelf ControlPersistenceAchievement/Effort