Project Delivery Manager

Job Description

Who We Are: At Parallel, we believe that craft, impact, and curiosity drive real innovation We take on high-stakes, high-impact design challenges that shape industries, building digital experiences where creativity meets function and innovation feels effortless. We started as a boutique studio, and today, were leading the charge in product design From startups and communities like Healthify, Gullak, and The Product Folks, to leaders like Meta, Delhivery, and Pixxel, we help teams turn ideas into products that create lasting change Across Fintech, Healthcare, Logistics, and Public Infrastructure, we focus on tackling meaningful challenges and creating thoughtful, effective solutions that make a real difference in peoples lives. We move fast, cut through the noise, and focus on what matters no endless meetings, no bureaucratic bottlenecks, just rapid experimentation, real problem-solving, and pushing boundaries. At our core, we believe that design has the power to inspire, to connect, and to create lasting impact Our purpose is to turn great ideas into great products products that dont just function, but truly resonate That happens when talented people collaborate with intention, challenge assumptions, and bring their best thinking to the table every single day. About The Role: At Parallel, Project Delivery Managers are the quiet force behind our most ambitious work, bringing clarity, momentum, and structure to fast-moving teams. You wont be deep in design files or shipping them, but youll be orchestrating the entire ecosystem, ensuring that our Designers and clients are always moving in sync. You will think in systems, anticipate roadblocks before they surface, and bring a calm, solutions-first mindset to every challenge. Whether navigating shifting priorities or aligning cross-functional teams, you keep the big picture in focus without losing track of the details that matter. With sharp communication, thoughtful leadership, and a deep commitment to collaboration, you create the conditions for great work to happen. Youre the person teams rely on to keep things on track and the reason they can focus on doing their best work. Your Responsibilities: Be an Anchor for Teams and Clients: Act as the goto person for both internal teams and clients, ensuring smooth communication and alignment. Project Planning & Execution: Own the full project plan -schedules, deliverables, risk tracking, and communication keeping everything moving and on track. Team Support & Efficiency: Identify and remove blockers, and find ways to improve how the team works together. Balance Scope, Speed, and Strategy: Collaborate with the team to define product scope, prioritize features, and set realistic milestones in line with resources and timelines Budget & Resource Oversight: Manage project budgets, timelines, staffing, and shifting priorities to stay aligned with goals. Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively flag risks and opportunities especially in product design and development and escalate when needed. Quality & Progress Review: Regularly review team output and provide actionable feedback to ensure work meets expectations and project objectives. Requirements: Prior experience in consulting or agency environment and also in the social impact sector 3+ experience in managing both web and native mobile products. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams encompassing design and engineering. Familiarity with working alongside strategy, research, and content/copywriting teams is a valuable asset. Exceptional communication skills, with a keen understanding of the nuances involved in working with startups as well as large enterprise clients. Enthusiastic leadership style that commands respect and inspires people Extensive experience dealing with major enterprise clients and successfully navigating complex, sizeable organizations. Deep expertise in developing and executing communication plans and stakeholder mapping for large client teams. Skilled in managing substantial stakeholder groups and driving consensus on decisions to maintain project momentum. A knack for swiftly establishing trust and rapport with both team members and clients. Unmatched ability to gauge the atmosphere of a meeting, whether in person or via virtual platforms like Zoom. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Meticulous attention to detail. Why Join Us? We're looking for someone with the perfect mix of experience, humility, and ambition. You will potentially be a great fit if: Your craft drives you: Large product companies dont excite you, and smaller startups dont offer the challenge you want You crave interesting, high-stakes problems to solve Youre a builder and you care about meaningful work, good people, and a life well-designed. You're a lifelong learner: You dont assume you have all the answers you explore, question, and evolve. Youre strategic and hands-on: You see the big picture, but youre just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get things done. Youve worked across different environments: Youve seen a bit of everything and can bring rich, interesting, rich perspectives to the table You prioritize quality of work and life: You're driven by good people, good work, and interesting challenges, not corporate drama. If this sounds like the kind of challenge youre excited about, lets talk. We Value People, Not Just Resumes Studies show that many talented individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement If this role excites you if you see yourself in it, even if you dont check every box we want to hear from you. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives Thats why were committed to building an inclusive, welcoming team where everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, has the opportunity to do their best work We hire for talent, mindset, and potential, and we take pride in fostering a culture where everyone belongs. If youre ready to bring your skills, passion, and unique perspective to the table, lets talk. Location: Bengaluru Fee: Commensurate with ones experience and capabilities