Functional Consultant (Information Systems)
M1806
Future work distribution
Human only
Collaboration
AI only
This chart shows how the job's tasks split between humans and AI. "AI only" means a task AI can handle without a human — not a job removed: the role recomposes and the human refocuses on judgment, relationships and oversight.
AI Position of the Job
AI Impact on this job
The role of an IT systems functional consultant remains human-centered, even as AI accelerates tasks and work methods. As an augmented profession, your role combines functional expertise with the ability to drive change and coordinate teams.
This is an augmented role: AI handles repetitive and verifiable tasks, but your core remains analysis, interface, and decision-making.
What will change
- Configurations, scripts, and ETL between systems and clients: AI can generate and verify settings and flows with a closed evaluation loop.
- Needs modeling and generation of specs/prototypes: AI accelerates modeling and documentation, but architectural choices remain human-driven.
- Supervision of checks and implementation reports: AI automates controls and reports; risk management and compliance remain human-led.
What AI will improve
- Faster generation and refinement of specs and prototypes using LLMs and specialized tools.
- Reduced time for controls and reporting through automated checks and traceability.
- Improved productivity in exchanges with users and technical teams via AI-generated summaries and minutes.
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Recommendations & outlook
Skills to develop
- Strengthen project management and change leadership; use AI tools (LLMs + traceability tools) to steer deliverables and communications.
- Develop functional modeling and spec-writing skills; leverage LLMs + prototype generators for clarity and traceability.
- Maintain strong relationship-building and teaching skills; use AI assistants to prepare training materials and sessions.
3-year outlook
Over the next 3 years, AI will continue to boost productivity while preserving human value in analysis, consulting, and change management. Assignments will become more strategic and client-focused, with smoother collaboration between business experts and technical teams.
AI tools used in this profession
Solutions deployed in production by professionals in this field
A general LLM assistant is already within reach
Before any specialized software, a latest-generation LLM assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, Mistral Le Chat, Gemini…) is available for this profession. Versatile, it helps draft, summarize, translate, structure or explore ideas. We treat it as a common baseline shared by almost every profession, distinct from specialized tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, your role won’t disappear, but it will evolve. AI and analytical tools will enhance your ability to understand business needs, design solutions, and oversee their implementation. Your value lies in interpreting challenges, governing data, and building relationships with stakeholders.
The need depends on the project and sector, but your role will shift toward a more strategic and integrated approach. Teams will be smaller and supported by automated solutions as well as data, security, and technology monitoring profiles. You’ll be expected to drive business value and ensure alignment between requirements and deliverables.
Start by upskilling in data management, functional architecture, and change management. Develop expertise in agile project leadership, business communication, and risk control to guide transformations while keeping people at the heart of decisions.