Key Skills

Job Description

Role Description The Owner at Noove is a full-time, on-site role based in Utrecht, responsible for guiding the overall strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the company. This includes overseeing innovation programs, cultivating relationships with client organizations, and building networks with young talent and partners. The Owner will manage business development activities, monitor financial performance, and ensure that services are delivered at a high quality and aligned with client needs. Daily responsibilities also involve leading and supporting the team, shaping company culture, and identifying new market opportunities and offerings. Qualifications Experience in business leadership, entrepreneurship, or management, with the ability to set strategic direction and drive execution. Background in innovation, consulting, or program design, ideally with exposure to open innovation or crowdsourcing models. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including working with corporate clients, partners, and young professionals. Excellent communication and presentation abilities in en_US, with strong facilitation skills for workshops and client meetings. Solid understanding of basic finance, operations, and organizational development to manage budgets, processes, and team growth. Comfort working on-site in Utrecht, with a collaborative mindset and readiness to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, innovation, management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Core Responsibilities

Guide the company’s strategic direction and daily operations, including innovation programs, business development, financial performance, and high-quality client service. Lead and support the team, build relationships with clients and partners, shape company culture, and identify new market opportunities and offerings.

Requirements

Requires experience in business leadership, entrepreneurship, or management, ideally with a background in innovation, consulting, program design, open innovation, or crowdsourcing. Candidates should have strong stakeholder, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, a solid understanding of finance and operations, and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.