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Operations and PMO Leaders - Subject Matter Expert - US
Senior β’ Remote
About Prolific
Prolific is building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world. Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use the platform to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.
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 the Expert Network as subject matter experts. You will complete a 10- to 15-minute assessment to determine suitability for research tasks. Successful participants get paid to share real-world planning and operations expertise with researchers and organisations.
Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to $200 per hour. You must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many 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 project governance, resource planning, portfolio management, capacity planning, or operational strategy.
- Planning Tool Experience: Current or recent hands-on use of Microsoft Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Jira, or ServiceNow.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to draw on complex planning workflows and portfolio experience to provide clear, nuanced expert insight.
- Communication: Exceptional written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- PayPal account to receive payment.
What You'll Be Doing
- 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 support understanding of planning tools and governance frameworks.
Why Join as a Participant
Once you pass the assessment, you can join in just 15 minutes and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.
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On-site
Boston, MA
π’ Summary: Opportunity for manager-level IT, software engineering, product management, and UX/design leaders to participate in paid research projects about workflow management tools and development processes. Participants complete screeners, interviews, surveys, and feedback tasks while sharing expertise on tool evaluation and organizational workflows. Eligible professionals can earn compensation for research sessions based on project demand and profile matching. ποΈ Requirements: Manager-level position or higher, Experience in software engineering, software development, product management, or UX/product design, Experience evaluating or managing workflow management tools, Familiarity with software development or product workflows, Involvement in purchasing decisions or tool selection, Experience with workflow management platforms π Skills: Jira, Linear, Azure, GitHub, GitLab, Shortcut, Asana, ClickUp, Monday, DevOps π’ Description: About Prolific Prolific is building a large pool of quality human data for AI research and development. Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use the platform to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills. The role We are inviting experienced professionals in software engineering, product management, and UX/product design leadership roles to participate in upcoming research projects focused on workflow management tools and development processes. We are particularly interested in individuals who are involved in evaluating, selecting, purchasing, or making decisions about workflow management tools within their organizations. If you have the necessary experience, you'll complete a quick 10- to 15-minute test to assess your skills and suitability for research tasks. If successful, you'll be invited to join as a participant, where you'll get paid to share your expertise with researchers and organizations who need real-world People Ops insight. Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to $200 per hour. You must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter. This opportunity is open to professionals who: - Hold a Manager-level position or above - Work in Software Engineering, Software Development, Product Management, or UX/Product Design - Currently use, or are actively considering using, workflow management tools - Participate in decision-making regarding development, product, or workflow management tools within an organization Please note: This is a bench model. By verifying your credentials, you gain eligibility for research opportunities as they become available. Access is based on project demand and professional profile matching. What you'll bring - Manager-level experience or higher in software engineering, product management, or product design functions - Experience evaluating, selecting, implementing, or managing workflow management tools - Familiarity with software development, product development, or design workflows - Involvement in purchasing decisions, tool selection, budgeting, or strategic recommendations related to development and collaboration tools What you'll be doing in the role - Complete a paid screener to help assess your background and suitability for specific research tasks - Participate in AI-moderated interviews and written tasks - Complete qualitative surveys and feedback activities - Share insights about workflow management practices, tool selection, and organizational needs Key Technologies Direct experience with tools such as Jira, Linear, Azure DevOps, GitHub Projects, GitLab Issues/Boards, Shortcut, Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com is required. Why join as a participant Once you pass the assessment, you can join in approximately 15 minutes and gain access to competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and remote participation opportunities. By submitting your application, you agree that personal data may be collected for recruiting and organizational planning purposes.