Direttore generale

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr