Head of Platform

About the role

Wafy App is seeking a Head of Platform to drive growth, performance, and ecosystem expansion of its digital platform. The role sits at the intersection of platform leadership, strategic partnerships, and product research & development, focusing on positioning the platform as a national hub for tourism, entertainment, and culture.

Key responsibilities

• Secure and manage mega‑strategic partnerships with government entities, giga projects, tourism authorities and major brands.
• Ensure best‑in‑class application performance, scalability and reliability.
• Lead R&D of new features, capabilities and platform extensions.
• Define and execute the platform roadmap, aligning with market needs and emerging technologies.
• Promote the platform as the digital hub for tourism, entertainment and cultural experiences across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in platform leadership, partnerships, product or digital‑ecosystem roles.
• Proven track record of signing and managing large‑scale strategic partnerships.
• Strong background in consumer platforms, marketplaces or super‑apps.
• Experience owning application performance, scalability and roadmap execution.
• Commercial acumen combined with deep product and technology understanding.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets, especially with government entities or national initiatives.

Required skills

• AI
• APIs integrations
• Data platforms
• Personalization
• Application performance
• Scalability
• Emerging tech