Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for General Ops Managers:
67.3%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
High
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forGeneral and Operations Managers
$105,770 median salary•285,000 annual openings•SOC Code: 11-1021.00
General and Operations Managers are more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
General and Operations Managers are labeled "Resilient" because the heart of this job relies on skills that AI simply cannot replicate, like coaching employees, making judgment calls under pressure, negotiating with other leaders, and setting strategy for an organization. While AI tools are taking over time-consuming tasks like pulling reports, drafting schedules, and summarizing updates, those tools still need a human manager to interpret the results and decide what to do next.
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This role is resilient
General and Operations Managers are labeled "Resilient" because the heart of this job relies on skills that AI simply cannot replicate, like coaching employees, making judgment calls under pressure, negotiating with other leaders, and setting strategy for an organization. While AI tools are taking over time-consuming tasks like pulling reports, drafting schedules, and summarizing updates, those tools still need a human manager to interpret the results and decide what to do next.
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General Ops Managers
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Latest AI news for General Ops Managers
These articles highlight how AI can enhance the role of General and Operations Managers by streamlining workflows and improving decision-making. For instance, the discussion at the NWRA Waste Leadership Summit illustrates how top executives are leveraging AI to optimize operations in the waste management sector. Additionally, the MIT Sloan article emphasizes that successful integration of AI requires redesigning workflows, offering managers a chance to lead transformative changes. Embracing AI can equip future managers with the resilience to navigate challenges and drive innovation in their organizations.
Can AI help businesses weather any storm?
www.scmp.com • 7/6/2026
Investing in AI can be the lifeline that helps firms survive calamities, but not every enterprise can find salvation.
NWRA Waste Leadership Summit 2026: How AI is shaping company operations
www.wastetodaymagazine.com • 6/29/2026
Top executives from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems discuss the impact of artificial...
These San Antonio jobs have the most AI exposure. How does your profession stack up?
www.expressnews.com • 5/22/2026
Am I going to be replaced by AI? Many people are asking themselves — and their employers — that question as uncertainty and rapid change...
How AI is reshaping workflows and redefining jobs
mitsloan.mit.edu • 4/22/2026
New research shows that AI delivers the most value when organizations redesign workflows, not just when they automate individual tasks.
HHS Releases Strategy Positioning Artificial Intelligence as the Core of Health Innovation
www.hklaw.com • 12/10/2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department) on Dec. 4, 2025, released its 21-page artificial intelligence (AI)...
More Career Info
Career: General and Operations Managers
They ensure a business runs smoothly by planning, organizing, and overseeing daily operations to meet goals and solve problems.
Parent Careers
Alternate Titles
General Manager (GM) · Operations Director · Operations Manager · Store Manager · Business Manager · Center Manager · Department Manager · District Manager · Operations General Manager (Operations GM) · Plant Superintendent
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$105,770
Jobs (2025)
3,599,000
Growth (2025-35)
+5.0%
Annual Openings
285,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
2
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
3
Recommend locations for new facilities, or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.
4
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
5
Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.
6
Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.
7
Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
