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June 17, 2026

Operations and PMO Leaders - Subject Matter Expert - US

Senior • On-site

Phoenix, AZ

Operations and PMO Leaders - Subject Matter Expert

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 are 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 short assessment to evaluate your suitability for research tasks. Successful candidates are invited to participate in paid research, sharing real-world planning and operations insight.

Researchers tend to pay up to $200 per hour. Tasks may require up to 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 high attention to detail.
  • Active 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, including governance cycles, capacity reviews, milestone escalations, and budget forecasting workflows.
  • Surveys & Interviews: Participate in structured research activities informing planning practices and PMO operations.
  • Product & Process Feedback: Provide feedback on planning and portfolio management tools, workflows, and processes.
  • Framework Input: Contribute expertise to help research teams understand how Operations and PMO functions evaluate planning tools and governance frameworks.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Flexible hours
  • Remote work from home