Project Associate (German-speaking) - Part Time en Chemin

Description

About the Role

As a Part-Time Project Associate, you will support the Delivery Team at Chemin, working closely with our Project Delivery Executives to ensure the successful execution of German-language AI data annotation projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for operational delivery and quality oversight, acting as the main point of contact for German-speaking annotators. As the internal team does not speak German, this role is critical in ensuring that annotations meet quality standards before submission to clients.

You will report to the Project Delivery Executive and play a hands-on role in managing people, processes, and quality across ongoing projects that support AI advancements across multiple industries.

Work Arrangements

• Fully remote or hybrid (option to work from our Damansara Heights office - Kuala Lumpur, on Mondays and Fridays)
• Comfortable aligning with German timezone/work hours when required for project coordination
• Minimum contract period: 3 months (renewable based on performance)
• Immediate availability required (target start: February 2026 onwards)
  
  

Requirements

Responsibilities

Your primary focus will be supporting operations within the Project Delivery function, including:

• Providing day-to-day operational support to ensure German-language projects are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Assisting with project setup, planning, and guideline development
• Managing and supporting a remote team of German-speaking annotators
• Acting as the language quality gatekeeper for German annotations, ensuring submissions meet required accuracy and quality thresholds (target: 95%)
• Guiding annotators through questions and challenges via internal communication platforms
• Performing detailed quality checks to catch language, formatting, and annotation errors before client submission
• Handling project administration tasks in line with internal and client standards
• Communicating clearly with internal stakeholders on project progress, risks, and quality issues
  
  

Qualifications

• Fluent in German (Native or C1+ level required)
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English
• 0–2 years of experience in project management, operations, or people management in any capacity
• Prior experience managing tasks, timelines, or contributors (work, internship, freelance, or extracurricular)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify language and annotation errors
• Fast learner, self-driven, and comfortable working in fast-paced project environments
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially when guiding remote contributors
• Technically competent in Google Workspace, particularly spreadsheets
  
  

Bonus (Nice to Have)

• Experience working on data annotation, language, or AI-related projects
• Background in linguistics, language studies, or similar fields
• Prior experience working with or for AI/data companies or competitors

Proficiency in additional languages

Benefits

• Be part of one of Malaysia’s exciting AI-enabled companies in the tech industry

• Earn RM14 per hour, with flexible hours depending on project workload
• Work in a collaborative, fast-growing environment where your work has real impact
• Receive regular performance feedback and career development support
• Gain hands-on experience supporting global AI projects
• Use Chemin as a platform to showcase your skills and drive real results