Country Manager (Netherlands)

Country Manager - Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

At JetBrains, we create tools that empower developers to build the future. As we expand our presence in the Netherlands, we're looking for a Country Manager to lead our Dutch office with clarity, trust, and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company by handling negotiations, signing contracts, and engaging with stakeholders while following company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage strategy to ensure the smooth running of operations and align with shareholder interests and corporate goals, providing feedback and strategic advice to the CAO.
• Compliance and governance: fulfill legal obligations, establish local policies, and adhere to regulatory standards in line with global company policies.
• Communicate: keep partners updated on key developments, promoting transparency and trust within the organization.
• Local operations: implement company strategies locally, managing the Office Administration team efficiently and in line with global standards.
• Build relationships: cultivate long term relationships with stakeholders, business partners, and authorities, representing the company with professionalism.
• Financial and business oversight: supervise and approve the financial performance of the office and its business activities in collaboration with the CFO and CAO.
• Lead teams: guide and support the Office Management team, setting goals following group standards and expectations.
• Safety and well being: create a safe and inclusive workplace, complying with local laws and fostering a positive culture.
• Event management: organize local events to support the company's goals and foster office development.
• Professional development: provide training and growth opportunities for local staff, nurturing talent and promoting continuous improvement.
• Issue resolution: address challenges promptly, analyze situations, and find effective solutions to support office growth.
• Cultural promotion: uphold and promote our company culture, fostering collaboration and support among employees.
• Community engagement: serve as the main contact for local matters internally and externally, advocating for the office and its interests.

Requirements

• Previous experience in senior management roles; experience in the IT industry will be a strong plus.
• Soft skills: excellent interpersonal skills, including discretion, trustworthiness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Language skills: full proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Dutch would be a plus.
• Organizational skills: strong ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Diligence: proven ability to act with a duty of care regarding company resources.
• Proactivity: demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape JetBrains' presence in the Netherlands at a pivotal moment in our growth. You'll work closely with global leadership while maintaining the autonomy to drive results locally. We're not looking for someone to play a role - we're looking for someone to own it.

Benefits and perks

• 30 days of paid vacation (local regulations apply).
• A comfortable working environment with ergonomic workstations and leisure facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development, including travel to professional conferences worldwide, access to the LinkedIn Learning platform, and more.
• Additional benefits include lunches in the office, a lunch allowance for work from home days, a commuting allowance, an insurance allowance for you and your partner, Dutch language course reimbursement, company events, free refreshments and snacks in the office, and much more.
• Hybrid work from your home in any location where JetBrains' offices are.

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