Direttore generale

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.

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.

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

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

• 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

• 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