Workplace Experience Specialist

Netgear • San Jose, CA

59d • Onsite

About The Position

The Workplace Experience team plays a vital role in bringing this transformation to life - creating environments and experiences that reflect our culture of innovation and empower our teams to do their best work. To support this mission, we are seeking a Workplace Experience Specialist, based at our corporate HQ, who will elevate how our people experience NETGEAR's spaces, events, and partnerships globally. This role is expected to work onsite at our San Jose HQ 5 days/ week. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, organized, and customer-obsessed professional with strong project management, budget oversight, and global contract management experience. You will lead and support initiatives that enhance the physical and cultural environment of our HQ - managing timelines, budgets, vendors, and international partnerships to ensure quality, consistency, and impact. The ideal candidate brings a passion for hospitality, design, and execution, with the ability to balance creativity and precision to deliver world-class workplace experiences that align, engage, and energize our teams worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in business, hospitality, communications, or a related field is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in workplace experience, project management, event coordination, hospitality, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record managing projects, budgets, and vendors in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of contract management, including global vendor relationships and compliance oversight.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining a polished and professional environment.
• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for creating engaging, high-impact employee experiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and adaptability in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support workplace and event initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a global technology or public company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a world-class workplace experience that reflects NETGEAR's culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Lead and execute workplace projects - from concept to completion - ensuring on-time delivery, budget alignment, and quality outcomes.
• Manage global vendor and contract relationships, including sourcing, negotiation, renewals, and performance tracking.
• Oversee budget planning and review for workplace experience initiatives, ensuring financial accountability and operational efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal events, meetings, and engagement programs that bring teams together and reinforce company culture.
• Maintain the visual and functional excellence of NETGEAR's HQ environment, ensuring it remains sleek, professional, and aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Facilities, HR, Real Estate, IT, and Leadership to deliver seamless workplace programs and initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance service delivery and elevate the overall employee experience.
• Travel occasionally to support events, global initiatives, or cross-site workplace projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees