About UniOrienta : Are you looking to have a long-lasting impact in the lives of millions of students? Would you like to have a C-Level role in the growth of one of Italy’s fastest growing start-ups? At UniOrienta we are disrupting the Higher Education and Career Counseling industries, starting with Italy: the 9th largest economy worldwide. We are the one-stop shop for students to guide them toward a better future: academic journey and upskilling, selection of the best degree and university for them, identification of the best career path, learning things that school will not teach them and unlocking ways to collect prizes, coupons, and awards. We make learning fun, engaging and personalized, through gamification and more. We are the trusted partner for schools, universities, service providers and companies in Italy and abroad who choose us for Branding, Lead Generation, Recruitment and Insights campaigns because we are the single most effective and efficient channel to target Under 18s and their Parents. Our unfair advantage is our Expertise in the space and our Acquisition Channel. Expertise: our Founder - Mattia Pastore - has already successfully started 3 businesses in this space, including the market leader in Italy for College Counseling services. We are also lucky to be incubated by London Business School, accelerated by Startup Wise Guys, and supported by an incredible team of Advisors Acquisition Channel: our APP is integrated directly into the Learning Management System used by 40% of Italian high schools (1.2M High School Students, 5M Parents, 5K Institutions), which is used daily by 2.6M users. The partnership puts us at the fingerprints of the majority of the Italian students’ population and their parents with no marketing cost. Since launching our APP on 22nd of January 2025, we already signed up over 45K users and have closed contracts with the largest players in Italy’s Education Ecosystem. The Opportunity : We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Product to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of UniOrienta’s digital platform. In this critical role, you will drive the development and evolution of our app (which has already achieved impressive traction with over 30,000 users in its first month), ensuring that it delivers exceptional value to students exploring their educational and career paths. You will work directly with the CEO to shape the product strategy, aligning it with our ambitious growth goals. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with developers, designers, and external partners, ensuring seamless execution of our roadmap. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and product leadership to scale and enhance UniOrienta’s digital ecosystem. - Product Strategy & Vision: Define and champion the product vision and roadmap, aligning it with UniOrienta’s business objectives and user needs. Prioritize features and improvements based on user insights, market trends, and technical feasibility. Identify and validate new opportunities to expand and enhance our product offering, including monetization strategies and engagement initiatives. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends, assessing their impact on our platform. - Product Development & Technical Execution: Work directly with developers and designers to translate product ideas into well-defined specifications, wireframes, and user stories. Be hands-on in collaborating with external partners, ensuring smooth integrations and execution of third-party solutions. Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and design to development, launch, and iteration. Define and track key product and technical performance metrics to measure success and drive continuous optimization. Ensure that our product infrastructure is scalable, secure, and high-performing, working closely with engineers on architecture decisions. Support and contribute to the implementation of AI-driven personalization and data-driven insights to improve user experience and engagement. - User Experience & Growth: Enhance user engagement and retention by optimizing the product experience, onboarding flows, and key conversion points. Partner with developers to improve technical performance and reliability, ensuring seamless user interactions. Conduct A/B testing and data-driven experiments to optimize product usability and effectiveness. Work on go-to-market strategies and product positioning. - Team Collaboration & Leadership: Lead and mentor a cross-functional product team, fostering a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making. Work closely with developers, designers, and the leadership team to align product strategy with business growth objectives. Effectively communicate product and technical requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Play a key role in hiring, onboarding, and scaling the product and engineering teams. You Are: An entrepreneurial and hands-on product leader who understands both the strategic and technical aspects of building digital products. Comfortable working directly with developers, designers, and external partners to bring ideas to life. A data-driven decision-maker who leverages insights to inform product development and optimize performance. Experienced in working with APIs, data structures, and scalable architectures —even if you're not coding day-to-day, you understand the technical landscape. A problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment with limited data and high ambiguity. Fluent in English. Qualifications: 5 years of experience in product management, ideally in digital platforms, SaaS, or EdTech. Proven track record of defining and executing successful product roadmaps. Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making and user research. Experience working directly with developers and designers to bring digital products to life. Understanding of software development, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure (you don’t have to code, but you should understand technical trade-offs). Familiarity with agile methodologies and rapid iteration cycles. Bonus Points: Knowledge of Italian or Spanish is a plus (fluency not required). Experience working with an Early Stage Startup Experience with Marketing and Advertisement Solutions Experience with Go To Market Strategies and Digital Marketing Why Join UniOrienta? Shape the Future of Education and Career Developmen t: Lead the product vision of Italy’s premier academic and career guidance platform, shaping how students explore and make informed educational choices. Your work will directly impact the lives of millions, helping them navigate their future with confidence. Own the Product Strategy with Unparalleled Autonomy & Flexible Work : Drive the end-to-end product strategy with full autonomy, working directly with the CEO to define and execute a vision that transforms career counseling. You’ll have the flexibility to work remotely while focusing on impact and results, not rigid hours. Leverage Cutting-Edge Technology to Build an Engaging & Scalable Product : Harness AI, data analytics, and personalization to create a highly engaging user experience. Work closely with developers and designers to build intuitive, data-driven solutions that help students find their ideal career paths. Competitive Total Compensation with Significant Equity Upside : Enjoy a competitive salary and performance-based bonus, complemented by an equity stake through our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). Join at a pivotal moment and benefit from UniOrienta’s rapid growth and success.