Project Associate

Chemin

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Chemin, we build the data pipelines and reinforcement learning workflows that power autonomous vehicles, robotics, and the next generation AI agents. As a Part-Time Project Associate, you will support the Delivery Team at Chemin in managing AI data annotation projects, particularly projects involving Mandarin and Cantonese language data. You will work closely with our Project Delivery Executives to ensure our community of Data Annotators delivers high-quality work that supports AI development across multiple industries. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys driving projects forward, coordinating people, and bringing structure to complex work. You should be comfortable planning ahead, communicating frequently, solving operational challenges, and taking ownership of your responsibilities. You may also support client communication, project updates, and the clarification of requirements. We are looking for someone who can work well with people, demonstrate initiative, and remain dependable when projects become challenging. Fresh graduates, students, and interns are highly encouraged to apply. We are looking for people who are hungry to learn, experiment, grow, and build a strong foundation in project management.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Mandarin, including the ability to read, write, and converse confidently.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken; and a willingness to communicate frequently, raise concerns early, and keep others updated.
• Comfort working with and learning regional varieties of Mandarin.
• An openness to learning Cantonese and understanding how language usage differs across countries and communities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• The ability to structure work, plan ahead, and follow through on commitments.
• The ability to coordinate multiple people in a remote working environment.
• A high level of ownership, initiative, and personal accountability.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work well with people from different backgrounds.
• The confidence to take on difficult, unfamiliar, or ambiguous challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A willingness to engage professionally with clients and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, self-driven attitude and a strong desire to learn.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Drive.
• Genuine interest in developing strong project management fundamentals through hands-on work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous project management experience.
• Experience coordinating teams, events, or projects.
• Experience in operations, community management, or project support.
• Proficiency in additional languages, and familiarity with Mandarin or Cantonese language differences across countries.
• Experience communicating with clients or external stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing, translating, transcribing, or working with language-based data.
• An interest in AI, data annotation, technology, or automation.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational delivery of AI projects by coordinating project operations, people, timelines, and deliverables.
• Plan ahead and help the project team maintain clear priorities, schedules, and next steps.
• Assist with project setup, including workflows, documentation, trackers, guidelines, and communication channels.
• Guide and support our remote Data Annotator community on project tasks.
• Respond to annotator questions and clarify project instructions.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays, risks, or quality issues.
• Perform quality checks to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate work involving Mandarin and Cantonese language data, including regional variations.
• Communicate regularly with internal team members to ensure alignment.
• Support client communication, project updates, and the clarification of client requirements.
• Manage project administration and operational tasks accurately and on time.
• Take initiative to resolve issues and improve project workflows.
• Demonstrate ownership over assigned responsibilities and deliverables.
• Remain composed and solution-oriented when handling difficult or unfamiliar challenges.

Benefits

• Earn RM14 per hour, with flexible hours based on project needs.
• Gain hands-on experience managing real AI data projects.
• Develop practical project management, client communication, and operational skills.
• Work with multilingual data across different countries and cultures.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced Delivery Team members.
• Work in a collaborative environment that encourages initiative and ownership.
• Receive regular performance feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Be part of a fast-growing AI technology company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed