medium risk

General and Operations Managers

Also known as: Adjutant General, Adult Daycare Coordinator, Assistant Manager, Building Manager, Business Administrator, Business Coordinator, Business Development Director, Business Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Deputy

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Green Enhanced SkillsHigher risk than 21% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

General and Operations Managers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 33/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 21% of all analyzed occupations. Of 17 analyzed tasks, 1 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.

Mathematics10%

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

AI-Resistant

Social Perceptiveness90%

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

Coordination70%

Coordination 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 Diploma15%

Some College9%

Post-Secondary Certificate19%

Associate's Degree9%

Bachelor's Degree29%

Master's Degree15%

Doctoral/Professional Degree1%

Level 93%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None1%

6 months - 1 year5%

1-2 years11%

2-4 years22%

4-6 years24%

6-8 years9%

8-10 years13%

Over 10 years14%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None4%

Up to 1 month25%

1-3 months9%

3-6 months18%

6 months - 1 year31%

1-2 years6%

2-4 years3%

4-6 years5%

How AI Impacts Each Task

17 tasks analyzed

Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.

Risk: 57.0%AI: 75Time: 10%

Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

Risk: 27.0%AI: 30Time: 10%

Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.

Risk: 27.0%AI: 30Time: 8%

Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.

Risk: 85.2%AI: 90Time: 5%

Set prices or credit terms for goods or services based on forecasts of customer demand.

Risk: 59.0%AI: 80Time: 4%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.	75	57.0%	10%
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.	30	27.0%	10%
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.	30	27.0%	8%
Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.	90	85.2%	5%
Set prices or credit terms for goods or services based on forecasts of customer demand.	80	59.0%	4%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 26.2%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

LeadershipDependabilityInitiativeStress ToleranceSelf ControlIntegrityAttention to DetailAchievement/EffortCooperationAdaptability/FlexibilityConcern for OthersPersistence