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About this paper
Lakshana Iruni Assalaarachchi, Zainab Masood, Rashina Hoda, John Grundy
Monash University researchers propose a vision and roadmap for Agentic Software Project Management (SPM) that integrates multi-agent AI systems, termed "Agentic PMs," into software development. The work introduces four adaptable working modes to balance AI autonomy with human oversight and redefines the human project manager's role as an ethical and strategic leader.
Key insights
- The Agentic SPM era will not lead to fully autonomous project management; human PMs will remain central for strategic leadership, emotional intelligence, and ethical oversight.
- Effective Agentic PM systems necessitate dynamic adjustment of AI autonomy levels, ensuring human oversight and accountability remain paramount.
- Human project managers must upskill in areas like data interpretation, ethical oversight, and critical thinking to transition to roles as "ethical and strategic leaders" or "coaches."
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