Operations and PMO Leaders - Subject Matter Expert

Role Description

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, we'll send you a quick 10- to 15-minute test to assess your skills and suitability for our research tasks. If successful, you'll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you'll get paid to share your expertise with researchers and organizations who need real-world planning and operations 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Deep background in one or more areas such as project governance, resource planning, portfolio management, capacity planning, or operational strategy.
• Current or recent hands-on use of a planning or PPM platform such as Microsoft Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Jira, or ServiceNow.
• The ability to draw on complex planning workflows and portfolio experience to answer research questions and provide clear, nuanced expert insight.
• Exceptional written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail when responding to questions on project governance, operational planning, or portfolio management topics.
• A PayPal account to receive payment from our clients.

Requirements

• Answering Research Questions: share your expert perspective on topics such as project prioritization, resource allocation, portfolio governance, and operational planning processes.
• Scenario Review: apply your real-world experience to 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 where your domain expertise informs research into planning practices and PMO operations.
• Product & Process Feedback: provide informed feedback on tools, workflows, and processes related to planning and portfolio management platforms in operations and PMO contexts.
• Framework Input: contribute subject matter expertise to help research teams better understand how Operations and PMO functions use and evaluate planning tools and governance frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible hours.
• The ability to work from home.