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 RoleYou will help scale a portfolio of education businesses combining:Docsity, a large-scale student platform with millions of users, now evolving from a document marketplace into an AI-native learning platformWeUni, a B2B education and lead-generation platform serving universities and higher education institutionsOPIT, an accredited online higher education institution focused on applied technology degreesYour 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 OwnYou 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 strategiesStrengthen engagement, retention and monetization across the student ecosystemBring structure to product, marketing, sales, operations and customer experienceBuild clear KPI frameworks, operating rhythms and scalable processesDrive execution across product roadmaps, growth initiatives and commercial prioritiesIdentify and develop synergies across the platformsAct as a strong external representative towards partners and stakeholders
What We're Looking ForWe 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 businessesA solid background in product-led growth, digital marketing, community and retentionExperience managing P&L;, budgets, KPIs and cross-functional teamsStrong execution skills and the ability to turn strategy into measurable resultsUnderstanding of AI-enabled products and how they can improve learning experiencesExposure to B2B sales, partnerships or institutional business developmentStrong people leadership and ability to manage senior, diverse teamsExcellent communication skills and international exposureFluency in English; Italian is also important for the roleAvailability to work from Turin, with travel when needed
Nice to HaveExperience in EdTech, online learning or higher educationExperience with user-generated content platforms or communitiesExposure to subscription models, digital monetization or marketplace dynamicsTechnical or STEM backgroundExperience in regulated or accreditation-driven environments
What We OfferThe opportunity to lead a high-impact EdTech ecosystem with international ambitionA fast-moving environment where product, AI, content and education come togetherDirect exposure to founders and strategic decision-makingSignificant ownership over growth, execution and organizational scale-upCompetitive compensation and long-term incentives
Location: Turin, with travel to Rome and MaltaReporting to: FounderSector: EdTech, Digital Platforms, Higher Education, AI Learning