Study goals
This paper aims of this article is to explore the aspects related to the human factor to enable the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management.
Relevance / originality
Highlights the necessary balance between human and technological aspects in the implementation of AI by addressing factors such as trust, empowerment, open communication, adaptive leadership, and ethical governance, strengthening the relevance of people in the digital transformation of projects.
Methodology / approach
A qualitative approach was adopted through semi-structured interviews with 20 project managers who use AI. The data were analyzed according to the principles of the grounded theory, relating emerging categories to categories from the theoretical framework.
Main results
Successful adoption of AI in project management depends on the combination of trust, empowerment, threat perception, and technological acceptance. Machine learning, natural language processing, and specialized systems, aligned with agile practices and ethical governance, stood out.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study contributes to the literature by articulating human factors and the adoption of AI in projects, expanding the understanding of the role of ethical and adaptive alignment of human competencies to technological implementation in projects.
Social / management contributions
The importance of the ethical and sustainable integration of AI in organizations is emphasized, promoting practices that value human protagonism. It contributes socially by encouraging a responsible and balanced approach between people and technology in project management.