Technical designer lead

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB007952/Sipho

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Purpose:

To lead and coordinate the Product Design Team responsible for defining and documenting comprehensive RMS product specifications. This involves capturing customer requirements, performing competitive analyses, ensuring adherence to industry standards (TM Forum, ITU, 3GPP, IEEE), and developing detailed data models, functional specifications, UI/UX designs, and business intelligence reports. This role ensures these artifacts effectively support product development and align seamlessly with engineering and GTM teams

POSITION INFO:
Educational Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
Advanced degrees are beneficial
Certifications in System Architecture, Functional Analysis, IoT, or SCADA/RMS technologies are advantageous
Knowledge of relevant RMS management standards, frameworks, and methodologies (such as ITU, TMF, ITIL, etc.) is advantageous
Relevant qualifications in BI and AI are beneficial

Work Experience:

Minimum 4 years of experience in either designing, specifying, developing, and/or using RMS/EMS/SCADA solutions
Proven track record leading product technical design teams in telecoms, utilities, energy management, or similar industries
Experience with RTUs, telemetry, edge computing, and AI/ML integration
Demonstrated success working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and marketing

Skills:

Exceptional leadership skills, with a proven ability to inspire and manage technical design teams
Competent in translating operational needs into functional flows with UX-focused design
Strong understanding of RMS principles (FCAPS)
Strong competency in UI/UX principles, data modelling, and BI report design
Advanced analytical thinking and technical problem-solving abilities
Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts both verbally and in writing
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration

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