AI for Project Managers: When to Remove Friction and When to Protect Judgment - Virtual Meeting
Session Overview - This will presented remotely
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how work gets done, but for project managers, the real question isn’t whether to use AI. It’s how to use it responsibly.
In this practical and reflective session, we will explore how project managers can leverage AI to increase efficiency while preserving the judgment, accountability, and leadership that define our professional values.
This session introduces a simple decision framework to help PMs determine:
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Which tasks AI can streamline without risk
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Which responsibilities must remain human-led
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How to use AI to strengthen decision quality rather than replace thinking
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How to maintain long-term professional capability in an AI-enabled environment
Rather than focusing on specific tools, this discussion centers on mindset, governance, and value delivery - ensuring AI enhances performance without eroding critical thinking.
Attendees will leave with practical techniques they can apply immediately in their project environments.
Participants will learn:
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How to distinguish administrative work from high-impact decision work
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Where AI can reduce effort without reducing accountability
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A practical model for delegating drafting, research, and preparation tasks
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How to use AI as a decision stress-test tool
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Why judgment, influence, and strategic clarity remain the defining competencies of modern project managers
Speaker Bio
Mohammad Rahman, PMP, is a Senior Project Manager at Alliant Insurance Services, where he leads large-scale technology implementation and process optimization initiatives for Fortune 500 clients. With over eight years of experience across business analysis and technical integration, Mohammad excels at aligning enterprise technology with operational strategy to drive measurable outcomes. Mohammad holds a Master of Science in Information Systems and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). His current focus lies at the intersection of practical leadership and decision-making within rapidly evolving, technology-driven environments. Mohammad is also our PMI Binghamton Chapter VP of Communications.
