Occupation · 2026 assessment

Head of privileged access management

The Head of privileged access management role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

18%2026
25%2028
33%2030
43%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports38%
Resource planning and scenario modelling32%
People, conflict and accountability decisions3%
Operating along a predictable route25%
Monitoring vehicle state through telemetry33%
Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditions3%
Initial classification of events and alerts42%
Log analysis and known-indicator detection39%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Collecting metrics and preparing management reportsAI 38% · human 88%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 32% · human 81%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 3% · human 94%
  4. 4Operating along a predictable routeAI 25% · human 78%
  5. 5Monitoring vehicle state through telemetryAI 33% · human 86%
  6. 6Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditionsAI 3% · human 87%
  7. 7Initial classification of events and alertsAI 42% · human 87%
  8. 8Log analysis and known-indicator detectionAI 39% · human 80%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • autopilot gradually takes control in constrained, well-mapped environments
  • cameras, sensors and SIEM systems classify events automatically
  • AI detects anomalies and prioritizes incidents
  • some monitoring and patrol tasks shift to robots

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • operation in bad weather, road works and unpredictable human behavior
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • decision accountability under threat
  • unknown scenarios and active adversaries
  • physical intervention or deep investigation

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$9 200per month
2035$13 300scenario estimate
2026: $9 20020262027: $9 60020272028: $10 00020282029: $10 40020292030: $10 85020302031: $11 30020312032: $11 75020322033: $12 25020332034: $12 75020342035: $13 3002035
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Skill fit 83% · risk 13%

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • spatial attention
  • emergency response
  • threat assessment

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • remote autonomous-vehicle supervision
  • telemetry work
  • AI security
  • digital forensics
CurrentHead of privileged access management · 18%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · remote autonomous-vehicle supervision

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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