Senior Workplace Solutions & Facilities Lead

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Incentive programs

ESPP

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking a Workplace Solutions Specialist in Santa Rosa, CA, to partner with the Integrating Manager and CBRE, ensuring a well-run and welcoming workplace.

You will coordinate facilities projects, space planning, events, and site initiatives, while ensuring compliance with EHS and building regulations and delivering practical solutions aligned with site priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Facilities Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Expert-level role based on business need, not simply the next step from Advanced/Senior.
• Deep knowledge of commercial real estate, lease structures, facilities operations, and outsourced service models.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Facilities engineering

Vendor management

Contract management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Facilities Eng

Job description

Keysight Technologies is seeking a Workplace Solutions Specialist in Santa Rosa, CA, to partner with the Integrating Manager and CBRE, ensuring a well-run and welcoming workplace.

You will coordinate facilities projects, space planning, events, and site initiatives, while ensuring compliance with EHS and building regulations and delivering practical solutions aligned with site priorities.