Operations and PMO Leaders - Subject Matter Expert - US

Senior • On-site

New York, NY

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. If you have the necessary experience, you will complete a 10- to 15-minute test to assess your suitability for research tasks. If successful, you will be invited to join as a participant and get paid to share your expertise with researchers and organisations who need real-world planning and operations insight.

Researchers 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 planning or PPM platforms such as 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.
Additional Requirement: A PayPal account to receive payment.

What you'll be doing in the role

Answering Research Questions: Share expert perspective 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 surveys or interviews to inform 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 expertise to help research teams understand how Operations and PMO functions evaluate planning tools and governance frameworks.

Benefits

After passing the assessment, you can join quickly and enjoy competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.

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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