Project Associate

Description
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.

Work Arrangements
Fully remote or hybrid (optional office days in Plaza Sentral on Mondays and Fridays)
Minimum 3-month contract, renewable based on performance
Immediate start preferred
Candidates may be based in locations with up to a four-hour time difference from Malaysia

Responsibilities
You will support the operational delivery of AI projects by:

Supporting Project Delivery Executives in coordinating project operations, people, timelines, and deliverables
Planning ahead and helping the project team maintain clear priorities, schedules, and next steps
Assisting with project setup, including workflows, documentation, trackers, guidelines, and communication channels
Guiding and supporting our remote Data Annotator community on project tasks
Responding to annotator questions and clarifying project instructions
Monitoring project progress and identifying potential delays, risks, or quality issues
Performing quality checks to maintain accuracy and consistency
Coordinating work involving Mandarin and Cantonese language data
Working with regional variations of Mandarin used in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Mainland China
Supporting work involving Cantonese used in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore
Communicating regularly with internal team members to ensure everyone remains aligned
Supporting client communication, project updates, and the clarification of client requirements
Managing project administration and operational tasks accurately and on time
Taking initiative to resolve issues and improve project workflows
Demonstrating ownership over assigned responsibilities and deliverables
Remaining composed and solution-oriented when handling difficult or unfamiliar challenges
Requirements
We welcome students, fresh graduates, interns, and early-career professionals who are interested in project management, operations, AI, and people coordination.

You should have:

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
Previous project management experience is not required. However, you should be genuinely interested in developing strong project management fundamentals through hands-on work.

Bonus if you have
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
What we look for
We are looking for someone who:

Is hungry to learn and improve
Takes responsibility without waiting to be reminded
Communicates clearly and consistently
Asks questions when requirements are unclear
Raises risks early instead of allowing problems to grow
Works well with people and contributes positively to the team
Approaches difficult challenges with courage and perseverance
Is willing to experiment, receive feedback, and learn from mistakes
Wants to build a strong foundation in project management and operations
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