"There's general agreement that the rise of AI means technology has never been more important to the business. However, the central role of digital and data doesn't necessarily mean IT professionals have increased opportunities to rise into senior management positions. Experts are concerned that the increased capabilities of gen AI and agents could mean that many tasks previously fulfilled by professionals are automated."
"Art Hu, global CIO at Lenovo, said it's important not to get overly hung up on job titles. While up-and-coming IT professionals might aspire to be CIOs, what's more important than the role they fulfil is the capabilities they possess. "People who have that fluency, who have a command of both the technology and the business realms, are comfortable at the intersection, and can help bring people together, I think the interdisciplinary aspects of that are key," he said."
There is concern that AI, generative models, and agents will automate many tasks formerly performed by IT professionals, reducing traditional paths to senior roles. Increased decentralization of IT decision-making further fragments career progression from junior developer to CIO. Organizations will still need skilled technologists to maintain human oversight and lead digital transformation. Technologists seeking senior roles should prioritize business fluency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to articulate possibilities. Professionals should exploit opportunities, collaborate with peers, and take responsibility for initiatives. Those focused solely on operational roles like running data centers may face limited advancement prospects.
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