As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly handles routine tasks, project managers are shifting from technical oversight to essential human skills like leadership and decision-making.

• Project management roles are evolving, with employers valuing leadership, judgment, and business understanding over purely technical skills.
• The Project Management Institute (PMI) has updated its Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam to reflect these new demands, focusing on strategic decision-making and AI-enabled project delivery.
• Global demand for project professionals is projected to rise, with Africa needing significant growth in project delivery skills to harness its expanding working-age population.