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OPIT - Open Institute of Technology Posted: 19.05.2026

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Posted.
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 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
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