Senior PMO & Operations Expert - Remote, High-Pay Tasks

Prolific; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolific is seeking Operations and PMO Leaders to join its Expert Network as subject matter experts. You will apply hands-on experience in governance, resource planning, and portfolio management to support researchers with strategic insights and paid tasks.

Selected experts complete a brief test, then may join Prolific as a paid participant. Roles offer flexible hours, the ability to work from home, and pay up to $200 per hour for high‑quality input.

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 project governance, resource planning, portfolio management, capacity planning, or operational strategy.
• Hands-on use of planning or PPM tools such as Microsoft Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Jira, or ServiceNow.
• Excellent written communication and high attention to detail when responding to questions on project governance, operational planning, or portfolio management topics.
• Must have a PayPal account to receive payment.

Responsibilities

• Answer 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.

Skills

Director-level experience

Operations domain knowledge

PMO governance

Resource planning

Portfolio management

Operational planning

Planning tool experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

Planview

Smartsheet

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Prolific is seeking Operations and PMO Leaders to join its Expert Network as subject matter experts. You will apply hands-on experience in governance, resource planning, and portfolio management to support researchers with strategic insights and paid tasks.

Selected experts complete a brief test, then may join Prolific as a paid participant. Roles offer flexible hours, the ability to work from home, and pay up to $200 per hour for high‑quality input.