Programme Manager
30AI EXPOSURE TODAY30
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST75%
NOT A FORECAST75%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£35,000 - £45,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Programme Manager
Programme Managers and Directors oversee big projects in organizations. They organize teams, timelines and budgets so that large pieces of work get done on time. They work across different departments and with many people to reach shared goals.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHSThe NHS is a leading employer in the UK, offering diverse opportunities for programme managers in healthcare projects that impact millions.
BAE SystemsBAE Systems provides exciting opportunities in defence and aerospace, where programme managers play a crucial role in delivering complex projects.UnileverUnilever is a global leader in consumer goods, offering programme managers the chance to work on innovative projects that drive sustainability and growth.DeloitteDeloitte offers a dynamic environment for programme managers, focusing on consulting projects that require strategic oversight and execution.Transport for London (TfL)TfL is at the forefront of urban transport, providing programme managers with opportunities to lead projects that enhance public transport services.