Operations and PMO Leaders - Subject Matter Expert - Dallas, US

Senior • On-site

Dallas, TX

The role

We're looking for Operations and PMO leaders with hands-on experience in operations, project governance, portfolio management, and operational planning to join our Expert Network as subject matter experts. If you have the necessary experience, you'll complete a short 10- to 15-minute assessment to evaluate your suitability for research tasks. Successful candidates will be invited to participate in paid research activities, sharing real-world planning and operations expertise.

Compensation

Researchers typically pay up to $200 per hour. Participants must be prepared to complete paid tasks requiring up to one hour of uninterrupted work, although many tasks are shorter.

What you'll bring

Professional Experience: Director-level or above experience in an Operations or PMO function across sectors such as Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Technology, Professional Services, Financial Services, Utilities, or Government.
Domain Knowledge: Deep background in areas such as project governance, resource planning, portfolio management, capacity planning, or operational strategy.
Planning Tool Experience: Current or recent hands-on use of a planning or PPM platform such as Microsoft Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Jira, or ServiceNow.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to draw on complex planning workflows and portfolio experience to answer research questions and provide clear, nuanced expert insight.
Communication: Exceptional written communication skills and strong attention to detail when responding to questions on project governance, operational planning, or portfolio management topics.
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What you'll be doing in the role

Answering Research Questions: Share expert perspectives on project prioritisation, resource allocation, portfolio governance, and operational planning processes.
Scenario Review: Assess and respond to planning and PMO scenarios such as programme governance cycles, capacity reviews, milestone escalations, and budget forecasting workflows.
Surveys & Interviews: Participate in structured surveys or interviews informing research into planning practices and PMO operations.
Product & Process Feedback: Provide feedback on tools, workflows, and processes related to planning and portfolio management platforms.
Framework Input: Contribute subject matter expertise to help research teams understand how Operations and PMO functions use and evaluate planning tools and governance frameworks.

Prolific

Prolific is a technology company operating in the artificial intelligence and research data sector. It has built a large-scale platform that connects over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations with a global pool of paid study participants to collect high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data. The company’s mission is to advance AI by integrating diverse human perspectives into model development, positioning itself as a critical human data infrastructure provider for the next generation of AI systems. Prolific emphasizes data quality, ethical standards, and inclusivity, aiming to support the creation of more accurate, nuanced, and human-aligned AI. Its distinguishing strength lies in its extensive participant network and its focus on responsibly sourced, high-integrity human data to power AI innovation.

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