Egon Zehnder

Lead Engineer – BA, Scrum, Data Intelligence

Egon Zehnder

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Gurugram • India

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AzureCloudUnity

About the role

  • Lead Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retros, stand-ups) for AI, Data Engineering, and Data Science streams.
  • Maintain high delivery velocity, clear sprint goals, and predictable throughput across multiple squads.
  • Identify delivery risks early; manage dependencies, blockers, and cross-team integration issues.
  • Track team KPIs (velocity, spillover, cycle time) and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure alignment with the overall AI/Data roadmap and architectural guardrails.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements, especially for:
  • - Azure Databricks Data Platform modernization
  • - Azure AI Search & Vector Search capabilities
  • - GenAI use cases (summarization, search, copilots)
  • - EZ Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot extensions
  • Create user stories, acceptance criteria, data flow specs, and feature definitions.
  • Document end-to-end workflows, domain processes, and source–target mappings.
  • Work with engineering leaders to refine backlog items and prioritize deliverables.
  • Support UAT planning, user enablement, and version rollout coordination.
  • Partner with the Data Architect, DS Manager, and Tech Leads to ensure designs align with our future-state architecture.
  • Collaborate with security, compliance, and architecture forums to ensure alignment with firmwide guidelines.
  • Track milestones, budget consumption, and project health for Data Intelligence (DE + DS).
  • Drive communication with senior leadership and consulting teams on progress and upcoming releases.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in Scrum Master, Agile Delivery, or Business Analysis roles.
  • Strong experience working with AI/ML teams, data engineering teams, or cloud platform projects.
  • Solid understanding of Azure technologies, ideally:
  • - Azure Databricks & Unity Catalog
  • - Azure Data Lake
  • - Azure Machine Learning (optional)
  • - Azure AI Search / Vector Search
  • - Azure OpenAI Service
  • Ability to write high-quality user stories, EPICs, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
  • Proven record of running large programs with multiple dependencies.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in environments with GenAI or enterprise AI solutions is a strong plus.
  • Certifications preferred: CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP, or IIBA/CBAP.
Benefits
  • 5 Days working in a Fast-paced work environment
  • Work directly with the senior management team
  • Reward and Recognition
  • Employee friendly policies
  • Personal development and training
  • Health Benefits, Accident Insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
ScrumAgile DeliveryBusiness AnalysisUser StoriesAcceptance CriteriaData Flow SpecificationsFeature DefinitionsKPI TrackingContinuous ImprovementProject Management
Soft skills
CommunicationInfluencingStakeholder ManagementCollaborationRisk ManagementProblem SolvingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityTeam Coordination
Certifications
CSMPSMPMI-ACPIIBACBAP