Location: Perugia, Umbria, Italy. Company: JR Italy. Client/Employer: OPIT - Open Institute of Technology. Job reference: 3ae943609e8aeaffd9d08b825a0008f0. Posted: 19.05.2026.
The Role
The General Manager will help lead and scale a group of digital education businesses operating at the intersection of community, online learning, AI and higher education. The role spans Docsity, WeUni and OPIT – Open Institute of Technology, with the mission of bringing stronger structure, operational discipline and execution to a fast‑growing EdTech ecosystem.
* OPIT – Open Institute of Technology, an accredited online higher education institution focused on applied technology degrees
* Docsity, a large‑scale student platform with millions of users, now evolving from a document marketplace into an AI‑native learning platform
* WeUni, a B2B education and lead‑generation platform serving universities and higher education institutions
What You’ll Own
* Define and execute product‑led, community‑led and commercially driven growth strategies
* Strengthen engagement, retention and monetization across the student ecosystem
* Bring structure to product, marketing, sales, operations and customer experience
* Build clear KPI frameworks, operating rhythms and scalable processes
* Drive execution across product roadmaps, growth initiatives and commercial priorities
* Identify and develop synergies across the platforms
* Act as a strong external representative towards partners and stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience in digital products, platforms, marketplaces or user‑based businesses
* A solid background in product‑led growth, digital marketing, community and retention
* Experience managing P&L, budgets, KPIs and cross‑functional teams
* Strong execution skills and the ability to turn strategy into measurable results
* Understanding of AI‑enabled products and how they can improve learning experiences
* Exposure to B2B sales, partnerships or institutional business development
* Strong people leadership and ability to manage senior, diverse teams
* Excellent communication skills and international exposure
* Fluency in English; Italian is also important for the role
* Availability to work from Turin, with travel when needed
Nice to Have
* Experience in EdTech, online learning or higher education
* Experience with user‑generated content platforms or communities
* Exposure to subscription models, digital monetization or marketplace dynamics
* Technical or STEM background
* Experience in regulated or accreditation‑driven environments
What We Offer
* The opportunity to lead a high‑impact EdTech ecosystem with international ambition
* A fast‑moving environment where product, AI, content and education come together
* Direct exposure to founders and strategic decision‑making
* Significant ownership over growth, execution and organizational scale‑up
* Competitive compensation and long‑term incentives
Location: Turin, with travel to Rome and Malta
Reporting to: Founder
Sector: EdTech, Digital Platforms, Higher Education, AI Learning
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