WPS Specialist

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workplace Solutions Specialist is an onsite partner to the Santa Rosa Integrating Manager, helping Workplace Solutions stay connected to the needs of the business and employees. The specialist represents the team in meetings and site activities, supports employee engagement and event planning, and contributes to facilities and executive projects led by the Integrating Manager. The role works with business groups, the site council, and CBRE, which provides day-to-day facilities services, to coordinate plans and follow through on site needs. It offers variety and visibility across the Santa Rosa site, with opportunities to help create a welcoming, well-run workplace for employees and visitors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Facilities Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
Typically, 8+ years of relevant experience.
Specialized depth or breadth of expertise appropriate for an Expert-level role.
Deep knowledge of commercial real estate, lease structures, facilities operations, and outsourced service models.
Proven vendor and contract management, negotiation, and performance management skills.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and business case development.
Working knowledge of EHS, fire, and building regulations.
Ability to translate business strategy into structured projects and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong project leadership, problem-solving, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
Relevant post-graduate education, certification, or licensure may be required, depending on the area of expertise.
Ability to meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements; employment for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight obtaining any required government authorizations.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Support Santa Rosa facilities activities, including space planning, site operations, and projects.
Partner with the Santa Rosa Integrating Manager on business and executive projects.
Coordinate assigned workstreams and represent the manager in meetings when delegated.
Support facilities workstreams alongside project responsibilities, coordinating with CBRE and other service providers.
Build relationships with business managers to understand current and future needs, and recommend practical solutions aligned with site and company priorities.
Contribute to workplace initiatives such as site consolidations, relocations, and redesigns.
Help plan employee engagement activities and site events and participate in site council and other face-to-face meetings as needed.
Help manage facilities service providers by monitoring SLAs and KPIs, participating in business reviews, and following up on corrective actions.
Serve as an escalation point for complex facilities issues, coordinating with CBRE and internal partners to support resolution.
Help ensure facilities meet Keysight standards and applicable EHS, fire, and building requirements.
Support capital planning, lifecycle maintenance, and business continuity and disaster preparedness.
Apply knowledge of internal and external business needs to develop practical solutions to complex facilities challenges and contribute to improved methods.
Work independently on assigned projects, set priorities, and consult with the Integrating Manager on complex issues and longer-term goals.
Communicate project plans, recommendations, and decisions to business partners, senior personnel, customers, and service providers.