Junior Project Manager (German-speaking)

As a Part-Time Project Associate (German-speaking), 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.

This is a junior, hands-on role focused on operations, people management, and quality execution. You will act as the main point of contact for German-speaking annotators, supporting their onboarding, training, and day-to-day execution.

As the internal team does not speak German, this role is critical in safeguarding quality and ensuring that German-language annotations meet required standards before submission to clients.

You will report to the Project Delivery Executive and contribute directly to managing people, processes, and quality across ongoing project.

• Fully remote or hybrid (option to work from our Damansara Heights office, Kuala Lumpur, on Mondays and Fridays)
• Candidates do not need to be based in Germany
• Able to work with overlapping hours with:
• Our Malaysia/ SEA-based team
• German-speaking annotators, when required
• Comfortable coordinating across time zones (no strict Germany-hours requirement)
• Minimum contract period: 3 months (renewable based on performance)
• Immediate availability required (target start: February 2026 onwards)
  

Your primary focus will be supporting operations within the project of Audio Transcription and Segmentation (German language), 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
• Supporting annotator onboarding, training, and ongoing guidance
• Managing and supporting a remote team of German-speaking annotators
• Acting as the language quality gatekeeper, ensuring submissions meet required accuracy and quality thresholds (target: 95%)
• Performing detailed quality checks to identify language, formatting, and annotation issues before client submission
• Guiding annotators through questions and challenges via internal communication platforms
• Handling project administration tasks in line with internal and client standards
• Communicating clearly with internal stakeholders on project progress, risks, and quality issues
• Applying strong time management and prioritisation skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  

• Fluent in German (Native or B2+ required)
• Non-native speakers are welcome, provided they have B2 above proficiency and strong confidence in reviewing German-language work
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English
• 0–2 years of experience in project management, operations, or people management in any capacity
• This is a junior role that intended for candidates who enjoy being hands-on and learning on the job
• Prior experience managing tasks, timelines, or contributors (work, internship, freelance, or extracurricular)
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle language and annotation errors
• Fast learner, self-driven, and comfortable working in fast-paced project environments
• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially when supporting and guiding remote teams
• Technically competent in Google Workspace, particularly spreadsheets
  

• Experience working on data annotation, language, or AI-related projects
• Experience leading or supporting small to medium-sized teams
• Background in linguistics, language studies, or similar fields
• Prior experience working with or for AI/data companies
• Familiarity with sourcing or engaging German-speaking communities from your region
• Proficiency in additional languages
  

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

• Earn RM14/hour (rate subject to change), with flexible hours based 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