General Manager (fast-track Leadership Program)

Overview

General Manager (fast-track Leadership Program) at Bending Spoons. A company that aims to learn, grow, and operate at a high level by acquiring and building digital businesses and investing to strengthen the platform, technology, data, brand, and culture.After an intensive training period of six to twelve months, you’ll take on a leadership role—either as the sole leader or co-leader—of a business unit generating revenue in the tens of millions of dollars at a minimum, with the potential to increase your level of responsibility to the hundreds of millions over time. You’ll report directly to our CEO.This leadership position is open to individuals with an outstanding track record of performance and growth, even without a decade of experience. We’re looking for candidates who have previously led high-performing teams and have backgrounds in entrepreneurial ventures, investment banking, or technology. Excellent references from highly reputable professionals will be essential.Responsibilities

Drive strategy.

Develop and execute bold, data-informed strategies that are laser-focused on unlocking new levels of value for the company.Lead an outstanding team.

Lead a high-performing team of talented professionals; where necessary, make tough decisions to uphold excellence.Operate at the sharp end of the industry.

Work at a fast pace with products used by hundreds of millions of users; align your team to achieve greatness.What we look for

Leadership.

Years of outstanding work experience in highly challenging roles and environments with exceptional performance and growth.Drive.

Ambition, initiative, effort, tenacity, and a strong sense of responsibility for your work.Reasoning ability.

Ability to solve complex problems from first principles, structure ideas, resist biases, and focus on details that matter.Team spirit.

Willingness to collaborate, support the best idea, and contribute hands-on when needed.Proficiency in English.

Read, write, and speak proficient English.What we offer

An exceptional opportunity for growth.

We hire individuals with outstanding potential and place them in roles to thrive; Spooners in their 20s lead significant products and projects.Talented, entrepreneurial teams.

Small, result-oriented, autonomous teams with bright colleagues.All. These. Benefits.

Flexible hours, remote work, learning support, top-tier health insurance, relocation package, parental support, and annual retreats.Competitive pay and equity.

Salary ranges depend on location and experience, with potential equity participation. Tax considerations and relocation benefits may apply.Commitment and contract

Permanent. Full-time.Location

Milan (Italy), London (UK).The selection process

We use tests to assess approach to unfamiliar problems, followed by interviews. The process can be lengthy as we aim to hire the right candidate. We encourage applicants who feel they could be awesome at the role to apply.Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider for employment any applicant and provide reasonable accommodations for an individual with disabilities—just let us know through this form.Before you apply

If you’ve applied before but didn\''t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again. We’re a demanding environment with high standards and strong commitment.To ramp up quickly, we encourage spending the first months in our Milan office to absorb our culture and build trust. Travel and accommodation support is provided. Long-term work location can be Milan, London, or remotely from approved countries, as agreed at the offer stage.If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to contribute, apply now—we’d love to meet you.Notes: Seniority level not Applicable. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Management. Industry: Software Development.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bending Spoons. Get notified about new General Manager jobs in London, England, United ..... full job details .....