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June 17, 2026

Operations and PMO Leaders - Subject Matter Expert - US

Senior • 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.