Project Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malaysia.

📋 Description

• Assist Project Delivery Executives in managing project operations, personnel, timelines, and deliverables.

• Anticipate needs and help maintain clear priorities, schedules, and subsequent steps.

• Support project initiation, workflows, documentation, trackers, guidelines, and communication channels.

• Guide and assist the remote Data Annotator community with project-related tasks.

• Address annotator inquiries and provide clarity on project instructions.

• Track project progress and identify potential delays, risks, or quality concerns.

• Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Oversee efforts involving Mandarin and Cantonese language data.

• Collaborate with regional variations of Mandarin as used in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Mainland China.

• Assist with Cantonese tasks relevant to Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.

• Maintain regular communication with internal team members to ensure alignment.

• Facilitate client interactions, project updates, and clarification of client requirements.

• Accurately manage project administration and operational tasks within deadlines.

• Take proactive steps to resolve issues and enhance project workflows.

• Exhibit ownership over assigned tasks and deliverables.

• Stay composed and solution-focused when facing difficult or unfamiliar challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• Open to students, recent graduates, interns, and early-career professionals interested in project management, operations, AI, and team coordination.

• Proficient in Mandarin, with the capability to read, write, and speak confidently.

• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Willingness to engage frequently, voice concerns promptly, and keep others informed.

• Comfort in working with and learning about regional variations of Mandarin.

• Open to acquiring knowledge of Cantonese and understanding language usage differences across various countries and communities.

• Solid organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.

• Capability to structure work, plan ahead, and adhere to commitments.

• Ability to coordinate multiple individuals in a remote work setting.

• High level of ownership, initiative, and personal accountability.

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Confidence in tackling challenging, unfamiliar, or ambiguous situations.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Willingness to engage professionally with clients and external stakeholders.

• Proactive, self-motivated attitude with a strong desire to learn.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace, especially Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Drive.

• Previous project management experience not mandatory.

• Bonus: experience in team coordination, event organization, or project management.

• Bonus: background in operations, community management, or project support.

• Bonus: proficiency in additional languages and understanding of Mandarin or Cantonese linguistic differences.

• Bonus: experience in client communication or interaction with external stakeholders.

• Bonus: experience in reviewing, translating, transcribing, or working with language-based data.

• Bonus: interest in AI, data annotation, technology, or automation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Earn RM14 per hour, with flexible hours based on project demands.

• Acquire practical experience managing real AI data projects.

• Develop essential project management, client communication, and operational skills.

• Engage with multilingual data across various countries and cultures.

• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced Delivery Team members.

• Experience a collaborative environment that fosters initiative and ownership.

• Obtain regular performance feedback and opportunities for professional growth.

• Join a rapidly growing AI technology company.