The specialists in Big Data, AI, cyber security and renewable energy will dominate the labor market by 2030, shows a new analysis published by Visual Capitalist. The transformation is already in progress: jobs related to artificial intelligence, automation and digital infrastructures are the fastest growing globally, while repetitive or administrative roles lose their relevance.
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“I think the term of 2030 is a relatively conservative one. In reality, we already observe a clear and supported orientation in the market to such roles. In short: The future is already here and we recruit it in real time. In the private environment, especially within the medium and large companies, it is already a current practice the existence of positions such as cyber security manager or specialized teams that coordinate complex data analyzes ”, He told Adevărul, Filip Nemțeanu, Co-Funder & Managing Partner, Selion Global Romania.
The automations for the efficiency of the processes are also increasingly frequent, all supported by artificial intelligence. “This is, practically, the business ecosystem of the future. What is really interesting is that this transformation is not limited to the digital economy, but is feeling stronger in traditional industries,” he explains.
Romania has talent, but education remains behind
According to him, in Romania there are already numerous centers of expertise on these topics, especially in the big companies that have understood the potential and who continue to invest in the talent in the local market. “And this market has been considerably matured in recent years, it is no longer a cost market, oriented to basic processes, but one capable of accommodating advanced activities, which requires an expertise and a high level of training. Unfortunately, the educational system still fails to support this evolution, and companies are forced to compensate for training and”, “ claims Filip Nemțeanu.
There is, at the same time, an entrepreneurial dimension: start-ups that based on such technologies and develop products and solutions with global relevance, the specialist continues. “There are impressive initiatives, but there are generally isolated cases. The start-up ecosystem in Romania is still insufficiently developed and underfiniterated, even compared to other countries in the region. The lack of coherent public policies and a clear national strategy remains a major challenge. From our perspective, as well as to the new consultants. Paradigm. Complete the specialist.
In an economy in which algorithms can make operational decisions faster than any manager, the true leader is the one who knows how to sail ambiguity, encourage continuous learning and create meaning in a complex environment. “It is no longer sufficient to lead teams, it is essential to build organizational cultures in which people think critically, analyze data and adapt their roles as the context transforms. And this is valid in both the digital economy and in the traditional industries. Those who will attract and retain relevant talent ”he says.
“The Romanian system does not prepare the children for the future and the technological advance”
In turn, Andreea Tanase, director of Lowland International, says: “Now that I have two children, one of whom has just finished the fourth grade, I can tell you that the Romanian system does not prepare the children for the future and the technological advance. The point of view of a professional in the field of human resources, indeed, see some changes..
In his opinion, to form these intelligent people, we return to formal education. Unfortunately, she adds, there are already studies that have shown that man, by his nature, is lazy. “As he receives the mouth and execution of tasks from AI, he will accept a secondary role and open ways not only for innovation, but also to disaster. Each civilization was the architect of our own lot. Let us hope that we will have learned something in history and that we will evolve, instead of involo,” says Andreea Tanase.
Demand for increasing digital skills
According to Visual Capitalist projections, the specialists in Big Data will register an increase in demand of over 100% by 2030. Finds engineers and experts in AI & Machine Learning follow, with estimated 85–95% increases. Professions related to computer security, software, ux/ui design, green energy and Internet of Things also enter the most dynamic.
This reconfiguration of the labor market signals a clear emergency: employees must update their technical skills, and companies to invest in reskilling. In an economy in which algorithms can make operational decisions faster than any manager, the competitive advantage will be reserved for those who know how to combine critical thinking with understanding technology.
Software developers and computer security specialists remain essential. In an increasingly digitized world, cyber risks increase. Only in 2024, according to an IBM report, the average cost of a security breach was $ 4.9 million, up 10% compared to the previous year. Therefore, not only programming, but also data protection becomes a strategic competence.
At the same time, new trades appear, powered by the ecological transition and electrical self-mobility. Engineers in renewable energy, experts in autonomous vehicles or environmental data analysts enter the radar of global companies. Formal education, however, remains one step behind, in many cases unprepared students for new realities.
