Director-Level PMO & Operations Expert

Prolific; United States; Remote; USD 227,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible hours

Work from home

Job summary

Prolific is seeking Operations and PMO leaders with hands-on governance, portfolio management, and planning expertise to join our Expert Network as subject matter experts. If selected, you’ll complete a short assessment and, upon success, contribute expert insights and be paid for research tasks.

Researchers and clients may pay up to $200 per hour for guidance on prioritization, capacity planning, and governance workflows, with flexible hours and the option to work from home.

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 planning or PPM platforms such as Microsoft Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Jira, or ServiceNow.
• Analytical thinking to apply complex planning workflows and portfolio experience to research questions.
• Exceptional written communication and attention to detail in governance, planning, or PMO topics.
• Must have a PayPal account to receive payment.

Responsibilities

• Answering Research Questions: share your expert perspective on topics such as project prioritisation, resource allocation, portfolio governance, and operational planning processes.
• Scenario Review: apply 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 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 understand how Operations and PMO use planning tools and governance frameworks.

Skills

Director‑level or above

Operations experience

PMO experience

Domain knowledge in governance

Resource planning

Portfolio management

Capacity planning

Operational strategy

Analytical thinking

Communication

PayPal account

Tools

Microsoft Project

Planview

Smartsheet

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Prolific is seeking Operations and PMO leaders with hands-on governance, portfolio management, and planning expertise to join our Expert Network as subject matter experts. If selected, you’ll complete a short assessment and, upon success, contribute expert insights and be paid for research tasks.

Researchers and clients may pay up to $200 per hour for guidance on prioritization, capacity planning, and governance workflows, with flexible hours and the option to work from home.