Global Survey Reveals AI-Powered Projects Driving Transformation Age

The 2025 Global AI in Project Management Survey, the world's largest research on AI use in projects, reveals a profound shift in how organizations execute and scale transformation. Conducted by Prof. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez and Dr. Ricardo Viana Vargas, the study gathered insights from 870 professionals across 97 countries, indicating we are entering the Transformation Age where AI-powered projects form the foundation of organizational and societal progress. According to Nieto-Rodriguez, the future of work is project-driven and increasingly AI-powered, emphasizing that AI should unlock human creativity rather than merely cut costs.

AI adoption is accelerating rapidly with over 60% of professionals now using or experimenting with AI tools, and more than half of organizations having integrated AI into project delivery. Early adopters report significant benefits including up to 25% faster project execution and measurable gains in forecasting, resource management, and risk reduction. Dr. Vargas emphasizes that AI will not replace project managers but will empower them to lead transformation and drive measurable results, a perspective detailed in the full white paper available at https://get.pmairevolution.com/report-2025.

The financial implications are substantial given that $48 trillion is invested in projects globally each year, meaning even small efficiency gains could generate trillions in value. The study identifies cultural resistance and lack of trust as the primary barriers to adoption, having now overtaken technical challenges, proving that successful transformation depends as much on people as on technology. This research underscores how AI is redefining leadership, work, and transformation across industries, with more information available at https://www.pmairevolution.com about the ongoing AI-driven project management revolution.