Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience Associate

Ddn; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DDN seeks a Workplace Associate to support Global Real Estate & Workplace Services across the Americas, including the Chatsworth office. The role balances strategic initiatives with hands-on operational execution in a fast-growing technology company.

Reporting to the leadership team, you will engage with stakeholders in People, Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and external partners to deliver workplace programs, manage real estate transactions, capital projects, and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, Workplace Services, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting employees, customers, and guests in office environments with hospitality in a fast-paced organization.
• Exposure to lease administration, workplace operations, facilities management, or capital projects.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of workplace experience programs that foster collaboration, engagement, and employee wellbeing.
• Assist in the implementation of workplace policies, standards, and hybrid working initiatives.
• Help ensure a consistent and high-quality employee and visitor experience across all locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address workplace needs and continuously improve services.
• Support day-to-day facilities operations in the Chatsworth office and throughout the portfolio as required.
• Manage facility vendors and service providers, ensuring service levels and operational standards are achieved.
• Assist with health and safety compliance, preventative maintenance programs, and workplace risk management.
• Partner with Security and IT teams to support safe, secure, and effective workplace environments.
• Support office build-outs, renovations, relocations, and workplace improvement projects.
• Participate in the coordination of project activities with contractors, architects, furniture vendors, and landlords.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Assist with workplace planning initiatives that improve space utilization and employee experience.
• Assist with annual operating and capital budget planning and tracking.
• Support vendor contract management and cost optimization initiatives.
• Contribute to workplace sustainability and energy-efficiency programs across the portfolio.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DDN seeks a Workplace Associate to support Global Real Estate & Workplace Services across the Americas, including the Chatsworth office. The role balances strategic initiatives with hands-on operational execution in a fast-growing technology company.

Reporting to the leadership team, you will engage with stakeholders in People, Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and external partners to deliver workplace programs, manage real estate transactions, capital projects, and vendor relationships.