Technical Design Lead

Iot; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa is seeking a Product Design Lead to coordinate the design team and develop comprehensive RMS product specifications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 4 years' experience in RMS solutions. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering innovative designs. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential. The company advocates for equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in designing or using RMS / EMS solutions.
• Proven track record in leading design teams in telecoms or utilities.
• Knowledge of IoT and AI beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Product Design Team for RMS specifications.
• Develop data models, functional workflows, and user journeys.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and provide leadership.

Skills

Leadership skills

UX-focused design

Understanding of RMS principles

Data modelling

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RMS / EMS / SCADA technologies

Job description

Role 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide extensive industry, competitor, and customer research, focusing specifically on functional requirements of the RMS / EMS.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Develop thorough data models, functional workflows, telemetry mappings, and user journeys.
• Lead the creation of detailed PRDs and associated design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership in defining RMS and RTU specifications, telemetry, and AI-driven analytics.
• Develop detailed RMS functional specifications covering workflows, telemetry mappings, UX / UI flows, and reporting.
• Ensure consistency across all functional documentation, UX / UI designs, and reporting frameworks.
• Promote innovation, especially in AI, ML, and analytics to maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering to ensure clear handover and interpretation of design specifications.
• Support GTM teams by aiding in preparation of customer-facing materials and demos.
• Prioritise product features based on business value, customer needs, and competitive analysis.
• Actively engage in agile processes, ensuring iterative validation of functional designs.
• Maintain clarity and completeness in documentation to facilitate streamlined development.
• Define functional validation strategies and collaborate with QA to ensure product compliance.
• Guarantee product adherence to regulatory and industry-specific IoT / RMS standards.
• Continuously track advancements in IoT, AI, ML, edge computing, and industry standards.
• Regularly refine product designs based on market feedback and customer insights.
• Maintain a clear and dynamic Product Roadmap.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on RMS functionality, RTU integration, telemetry analytics, and reporting.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the Design Team.

Advanced degrees beneficial.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the role will have the following qualifications and experience:

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

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.