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# Operations and PMO Leaders - Subject Matter Expert - Seattle, US

- **Company:** Prolific, Inc
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Planview, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/operations-and-pmo-leaders-subject-matter-expert-seattle-us-seattle-wa--a6f013f4-dc17-4b63-a24e-cb587d16e8d1

## About the Role

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Collection, Operations Planning, Testing, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, * 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

## 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 organisations who need real-world planning and operations insight., * 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.