job specification

vicenza, veneto, Italy Company: JR Italy Client / Employer: OPIT - Open Institute of Technology

Posted: 19.05.2026

Job reference: c2ba223215a1530951f5271ee8f1ec9a

Location

Client / Employer

OPIT - Open Institute of Technology

Job reference

c2ba223215a1530951f5271ee8f1ec9a

Listing type

Basic

EU work permit required

No

Posted

19.05.2026

03.07.2026

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 prioritiesIdentify 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