Agents of change:

New organizational roles in the age of AI

AI is redefining work and leadership. Discover the capabilities and structures needed to build adaptive, innovative human-AI teams, and unlock the full potential of digital collaboration with AI Agents as your strategic teammates.

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The accelerating adoption of AI is fundamentally reshaping the workforce, driving organizations to rethink how humans and digital teammates collaborate, lead, and innovate. As AI agents evolve from background tools to active collaborators, companies must reimagine traditional job structures and embrace new roles that blend operational rigor, strategic oversight, and ethical stewardship. This paper explores the essential capabilities and organizational changes required to build a resilient, future-ready workforce—where human ingenuity and digital efficiency combine to create adaptive, innovative teams.

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From automation to autonomy: The rise of digital teammates

AI Integration in Business: Key Shifts in Roles and Oversight

AI Agents aren’t passive tools—they’re active collaborators transforming the way work gets done. Stay ahead by integrating them as core team members, not just background technology, and empower your workforce to thrive in a seamless digital–human ecosystem.

Managing AI isn’t just about technology—it’s about enhancing collaboration between humans and machines to drive strategic goals. New skills, abilities, and knowledge are required to work with and manage agents.

John Doel

Partner, AI Workforce Transformation, KPMG US

The age of AI is not on the horizon—it is already here, reshaping the very foundations of our workplaces.

AI is no longer a silent tool—it’s becoming an active collaborator. As autonomous agents join the workforce, leadership, roles, and skills are being redefined. This shift demands bold stewardship, ethical AI practices, and new capabilities that bridge the human-digital divide. Leaders who experiment, iterate, and orchestrate collaboration will thrive. The future belongs to organizations that combine human ingenuity with digital efficiency, creating teams that are adaptive, resilient, and innovative.

As organizations embrace agentic AI, success depends on more than simply deploying technology. It requires a structured approach that mirrors proven HR practices. Just like employees, digital teammates need a clear lifecycle to ensure alignment, accountability, and long-term impact. We help you extend best-in-class talent management to digital collaborators, ensuring operational efficiency, trust, and measurable impact.

Define the Role:

Structure the agentic lifecycle—onboarding, training, performance management, and retirement.

Activate the Role:

Enable change management, foster human/machine collaboration, and integrate technology.

Optimize the Role:

Upskill teams, evolve career paths, and embed measurement, governance, and risk oversight.

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Discover how AI is transforming roles and skills. Download the report for trends and strategies to help your teams adapt and lead confidently.

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Build a future-ready workforce with roles that blend operational rigor, strategic oversight, and ethical leadership. Ensure seamless integration of AI agents—digital teammates that don’t just automate but collaborate, adapt, and drive innovation alongside your people.

Workforce planning and organizational design roles

Workforce Planning Architect (AI Focus): Drives top-down AI strategy and organizational transformation.
AI Architect (Business Line): Deploys tailored AI solutions for each function.
Orchestration Engineer: Designs and optimizes agent instructions for autonomous outcomes.

Operational and performance roles

AI Training & Development Lead: Ensures continuous learning and alignment with business goals.
AI Performance Manager: Measures impact and calibrates teams for optimal results.

Governance and oversight roles

AI Governance & Risk Specialist: Safeguards responsible AI use and compliance.
AI Security Specialist: Protects data and ensures operational integrity in hybrid workforces.
AI Ethicist: Balances innovation with ethical stewardship.

Unlock the full value of AI Agents with a trusted advisor who delivers pragmatic, actionable guidance—ensuring resilience, agility, and a sustainable competitive edge.

Unique Advantages:

Holistic Integration: We blend AI into every phase of workforce planning, from strategy to execution.
Change Management Excellence: Our programs drive cultural acceptance and productive collaboration.
Continuous Upskilling: Empower your people to transition into new, future-focused roles.
Robust Governance: We embed ethical, security, and compliance standards at every step.
Custom Solutions: Advanced HR platforms track and manage digital agents, tailored to your needs.