General and Operations Managers

SOC Code: 11-1021

General and Operations Managerss review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 85.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Monitoring, Active Listening.

AI-Proof Score: 85.1Very High
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Median Salary

$102,950

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Job Growth

4.4%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Coordination
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Reading Comprehension

Common Tasks

  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
General and Operations Managers — AI-Proof Careers