Operations and PMO Leaders - Subject Matter Expert - Boston, US

Prolific; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 137,760 - 275,520; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible hours

Work from home

Job summary

Prolific in Boston is looking for Operations and PMO leaders to join their Expert Network. Candidates with director-level experience in operations and a deep understanding of project governance and portfolio management are encouraged to apply.

Participants can earn up to $200 per hour for their expertise, with flexible hours and remote work opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess exceptional communication skills and hands-on experience with planning tools.

Qualifications

• Director-level or above experience in Operations or PMO function.
• Deep background in project governance or operational strategy.
• Current or recent experience using planning or PPM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Answering research questions on project and resource allocation.
• Assessing and responding to planning and PMO scenarios.
• Participating in structured surveys or interviews.

Skills

Operational planning

Project governance

Portfolio management

Analytical thinking

Exceptional written communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Planview

ServiceNow

Job description

About Prolific

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.

Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.

Role Overview

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 will be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you will 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.

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 one or more areas such as project governance, resource planning, portfolio management, capacity planning, or operational strategy.
• Planning Tool Experience: current or recent hands‑on use of a planning or PPM platform such as Microsoft Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Jira, or ServiceNow.
• Analytical Thinking: the ability to draw on complex planning workflows and portfolio experience to answer research questions and provide clear, nuanced expert insight.
• Communication: 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

What You’ll Be Doing in the Role

• Answering Research Questions: share your expert perspective on topics such as project prioritisation, 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

Joining Prolific as a participant gives you the chance to influence the AI models of the future using professional expertise. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.

How to Apply

Apply directly here: https://app.prolific.com/register/participant/waitlist/?campaign_code=C10WVW46

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