Distribution across 10 profiles.
Middle half of Principal Product Managers score between 20% and 26%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 19%
27% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work47%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen19%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action14%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person21%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Principal Product Manager, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Define product vision, roadmap, and strategy; write PRDs (product requirement documents) and strategy memos
deep expertisesocial core
27%DD
20%
Present product strategy, demos, and results to executives, investors, and stakeholders; pitch upcoming initiatives
some context neededsocial core
25%DA
3%
Lead cross-functional meetings with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to align on priorities and resolve blockers
deep expertisesocial core
16%AA
4%
Monitor competitive landscape, market trends, and emerging technologies; write analysis docs and strategic recommendations
15%DD
51%
Review wireframes, prototypes, and design specs; provide feedback and make go/no-go decisions on features
deep expertisesocial core
10%DD
18%
Manage backlog prioritization, track launch readiness, and own post-launch metrics and iteration based on user feedback
3%DD
49%
Conduct user research, analyze data dashboards, and synthesize insights from customer interviews and usage metrics
2%AD
32%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Define product vision, roadmap, and strategy; write PRDs (product requirement documents) and strategy memos
deep expertisesocial core
25%DD
19%
Lead cross-functional meetings with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to align on priorities and resolve blockers
deep expertisesocial core
20%AA
5%
Conduct user research, analyze data dashboards, and synthesize insights from customer interviews and usage metrics
18%AD
32%
Review wireframes, prototypes, and design specs; provide feedback and make go/no-go decisions on features
deep expertisesocial core
17%DD
17%
Manage backlog prioritization, track launch readiness, and own post-launch metrics and iteration based on user feedback
11%DD
49%
Monitor competitive landscape, market trends, and emerging technologies; write analysis docs and strategic recommendations
5%DD
55%
Present product strategy, demos, and results to executives, investors, and stakeholders; pitch upcoming initiatives
some context neededsocial core
0%DA
9%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Conduct user research, analyze data dashboards, and synthesize insights from customer interviews and usage metrics
28%AD
30%
Monitor competitive landscape, market trends, and emerging technologies; write analysis docs and strategic recommendations
18%DD
52%
Lead cross-functional meetings with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to align on priorities and resolve blockers
deep expertisesocial core
17%AA
7%
Define product vision, roadmap, and strategy; write PRDs (product requirement documents) and strategy memos
deep expertisesocial core
13%DD
7%
Manage backlog prioritization, track launch readiness, and own post-launch metrics and iteration based on user feedback
9%DD
47%
Review wireframes, prototypes, and design specs; provide feedback and make go/no-go decisions on features
deep expertisesocial core
9%DD
23%
Present product strategy, demos, and results to executives, investors, and stakeholders; pitch upcoming initiatives
social core
4%DA
22%
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