A Survey of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Project Management

Abstract

Artificial intelligence today is one of the key technological drivers for project management digital transformation and evolution. In this paper we consider three main areas of artificial intelligence applications for project management – digital assistants, intelligent tools for various areas of project management and project management systems with artificial intelligence features. We also discuss the requirements of prospective artificial intelligence system for project management which is called iPMO – the requirements can be used both to develop a new intelligent project management system as well as extend the capabilities of existing solutions. Despite the impressive capabilities of artificial intelligence, project managers are responsible for decision-making. Artificial intelligence plays the roles of assistant and advisor. Artificial intelligence enhances the competence of a project manager, frees up time from routine and allows people to focus on collaborative work and complex management tasks. Project managers also should enhance leadership, communication skills and professional competencies, including managing hybrid project teams using digital assistants and intelligent tools.