AI Transformation Leader — Enterprise & HealthTech

Wasfa for Wholesale and Retail Trade Co.; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasfa for Wholesale and Retail Trade Co. in Kuwait seeks a hands-on Head of AI & Digital Transformation to lead the AI strategy across Wasfa and Apix Solutions, and to shape architecture for scalable AI services.

This full-time, on-site role reports to the Founder & CEO and collaborates with the AI Product Developer and engineering teams. You will build a prioritized AI roadmap, deliver workflows for document intake, routing, call-center support, and automation; establish governance, and mentor

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software or data engineering with 3+ years leading AI/ML in production.
• Hands-on experience shipping LLM applications using RAG, AI agents, evaluation, and model management.
• Strong Python, API design, and integration skills with ability to build, review, and debug production code.
• Proven examples of AI delivering measurable business results.
• Fluent English and strong communication/leadership abilities.
• Advanced CS/Data Science/Engineering degree; relevant AI/cloud certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s AI and digital transformation strategy.
• Lead AI architecture decisions and build-versus-buy deliberations for models, tools, and infrastructure.
• Develop reusable AI services and product modules for licensing to clients.
• Establish evaluation, reliability, access controls, and audit practices.
• Lead and grow the AI team and drive adoption across departments.
• Collaborate with legal, security, and healthcare stakeholders on data protection and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Fluent English

Education

Advanced degree in CS/Data Science/Engineering

Tools

Python

API design

LLM deployment tools

RAG pipelines

Model management

Job description

Wasfa for Wholesale and Retail Trade Co. in Kuwait seeks a hands-on Head of AI & Digital Transformation to lead the AI strategy across Wasfa and Apix Solutions, and to shape architecture for scalable AI services.

This full-time, on-site role reports to the Founder & CEO and collaborates with the AI Product Developer and engineering teams. You will build a prioritized AI roadmap, deliver workflows for document intake, routing, call-center support, and automation; establish governance, and mentor