Lead Business Analyst

Job Description – Lead, Business Analyst (Analytics & Automation):

• Experience: 4–7 Years
• Type: Full-time
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Certification (If Any): Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, CSPO, PSM) are an added advantage.
• Breadth of the Role – Global
• Stakeholder Complexity - Cross‑Functional Internal Stakeholders
• Role Type – Technical
• Mode of Work: Hybrid (3 Days from office + 2 Days from Home).

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Lead – Business Analyst (Analytics & Automation) to lead end‑to‑end requirement management, sprint execution, and Agile delivery for Analytics and Automation initiatives.

This role is responsible for intake management, requirement gathering, user story creation, sprint planning, process governance, retrospective facilitation, and continuous improvement of delivery processes.

It requires strong ownership, structured delivery leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to run Scrum ceremonies and drive predictable project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the requirement intake and analysis process for all Analytics & Automation initiatives.
• Conduct detailed requirement gathering sessions with business stakeholders and convert them into clear, actionable user stories.
• Manage and refine product backlogs, ensuring user stories are well defined, prioritized, and ready for development.
• Anchor Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage the complete sprint cycle—capacity planning, dependency tracking, and delivery governance.
• Review and govern the JIRA intake workflow, ensuring quality, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Analytics, Automation, Data Engineering, Product Owners) to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Track and communicate sprint progress, risks, impediments, and stakeholder expectations on a regular cadence.
• Drive process improvements across intake management, sprint execution, documentation, and Agile delivery practices.
• Facilitate retrospective insights and continuously implement improvements in collaboration with the delivery team.
• Ensure documentation quality across user stories, acceptance criteria, sprint reports, and requirement specifications.
• Support project planning, effort estimation, and delivery forecasting for Analytics & Automation pipelines.
• Act as the central point of coordination for stakeholder alignment, ensuring clarity of scope, timelines, and expectations.

Required Skills:

• 4–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Analytics, Automation, or Technology delivery environments.
• Strong experience gathering requirements for BI, Analytics, RPA, or Automation projects.
• Proven expertise in writing detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
• Hands‑on experience managing Agile delivery through Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of JIRA workflows, intake processes, backlog management, and sprint governance.
• Ability to run Scrum ceremonies independently—stand‑ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business and technical teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem solving, documentation discipline, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, handle ambiguity, and drive clarity across stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross‑functional Analytics or Automation delivery teams, including Technical Leads, Developers, and Data professionals.
• Strong process orientation with a mindset for continuous improvement.

Good to Have:

• Experience working with Power BI, SQL, RPA tools, or automation frameworks.
• Exposure to Data Analytics projects involving dashboards, reporting layers, or data workflows.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, or other Agile project management tools.
• Knowledge of data lifecycle, analytics concepts, or automation pipelines.

About KK Group :

Building on more than 40 years of experience, KK Group is a leading systems supplier to the renewable energy industry. We develop state-of-the-art technologies, deliver high-quality lean manufacturing, and provide flexible aftermarket services. KK Group is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, established in 1904 by Arnold Peter Moller. We are a global and diverse team of over 3,700 people, working towards delivering products and services that enable a future powered by renewable energy.

At KK Group, our culture and DNA are built on a foundation of a can-do attitude and innovation. We actively foster an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, rejects any form of discrimination, and provides equal opportunities for all people. Our commitment lies in cultivating a strong culture centred around health, safety, wellbeing, and effective teamwork.

Why Us

No matter your role, you will find yourself immersed in our strategy. At KK, all employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas – we want everyone to feel involved and heard. Our flat hierarchies allow us to make swift decisions and exchange ideas in an open, honest atmosphere where we help each other succeed. What is more, you will be collaborating across several functions and you will experience a distinct team spirit as you work with international colleagues from all over the world.