Will the widespread adoption of prompt engineering commoditize project management skills, or can it help PMs differentiate themselves and command higher value?

Generative AI is an additional tool that can be used to quickly create presentations, analyze data, and support decisions related to budget, ROI, risks, and other business aspects.

It represents a way to work more proactively and efficiently, enabling you to take full advantage of the tools available to you.

I believe it is the PMO’s responsibility to provide the necessary knowledge and training to project managers on AI integration and prompt engineering. This will help streamline the overall process and improve efficiency.

Additionally, sharing practical scenarios and lessons learned would further support effective adoption.

Prompt engineering will commoditize basic Project Management tasks but it will also enhance the value of project manager's with advanced use of AI.

The concern makes sense, and it’s something many people are thinking about. Still, even with deep involvement in AI, it seems clear that we are not close to a stage where AI can completely take over the role of human project managers. Project management involves handling complex situations, making nuanced decisions, and understanding people—areas where human judgment remains essential. The ability to reason, adapt, and connect on a human level cannot easily be replicated. Unless we reach a future where humans rely entirely on AI for thinking and decision-making, human project managers will continue to play a critical role that technology alone cannot fully replace.