Project Associate (Japanese Speaker)

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 Japanese-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 Japanese-speaking annotators. As the internal team does not speak Japanese, 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.ResponsibilitiesYour primary focus will be supporting operations within the Project Delivery function, including:Providing day-to-day operational support to ensure Japanese-language projects are delivered on time and to a high standardAssisting with project setup, planning, and guideline developmentManaging and supporting a remote team of Japanese-speaking annotatorsActing as the language quality gatekeeper for Japanese annotations, ensuring submissions meet required accuracy and quality thresholds (target: 95%)Guiding annotators through questions and challenges via internal communication platformsPerforming detailed quality checks to catch language, formatting, and annotation errors before client submissionHandling project administration tasks in line with internal and client standardsCommunicating clearly with internal stakeholders on project progress, risks, and quality issuesWork ArrangementsFully remote or hybrid (option to work from our Damansara Heights office - Kuala Lumpur, on Mondays and Fridays)Minimum contract period: 3 months (renewable based on performance)Immediate availability required (target start: April 2026 onwards)RequirementsFluent in Japanese (Native or N2 required)Strong proficiency in written and spoken English0–2 years of experience in project management, operations, or people management in any capacityPrior experience managing tasks, timelines, or contributors (work, internship, freelance, or extracurricular)Strong attention to detail and ability to identify language and annotation errorsFast learner, self-driven, and comfortable working in fast-paced project environmentsExcellent organizational, planning, and time management skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, especially when guiding remote contributorsTechnically competent in Google Workspace, particularly spreadsheetsBenefitsBonus (Nice to Have)Experience working on data annotation, language, or AI-related projectsBackground in linguistics, language studies, or similar fieldsPrior experience working with or for AI/data companies or competitorsProficiency in additional languagesBenefitsBe part of one of Malaysia’s exciting AI-enabled companies in the tech industryEarn RM14 per hour, with flexible hours depending on project workloadWork in a collaborative, fast-growing environment where your work has real impactReceive regular performance feedback and career development supportGain hands-on experience supporting global AI projectsUse Chemin as a platform to showcase your skills and drive real results

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