Our group of companies is entering a new phase of growth.
We are looking for a General Manager to help lead and scale a group of digital education businesses operating at the intersection of community, online learning, AI and higher education.
The role will work across 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.
This is a role for a builder : someone able to combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, product thinking, business ownership and a strong understanding of digital platforms.
The Role
You will help scale a portfolio of education businesses combining:
- 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
Your mission will be to drive sustainable growth, strengthen product-market fit, improve execution across teams, and build a more structured, scalable and high-performing organization.
What You’ll Own
You will work closely with the Founder and the existing leadership teams, with ownership of the business units' growth trajectory and operational performance.
- 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
We are looking for someone who combines entrepreneurial energy with strong managerial discipline. The ideal profile has:
- 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