Digital Realty

Data Center Shift Manager

Digital Realty  •  Athens, GR (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Your role

As the Datacenter Shift Manager in Koropi, you will be at the center of our operations - leading people, driving performance, and ensuring our Data Center infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably around the clock. You will manage a team of Shift Engineers providing 24/7 coverage and act as the escalation point for operational issues and critical incidents. This is a daytime management position and does not form part of the shift rotation.

What You'll Do

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Shift Engineers operating in a 24/7 environment.
  • Take overall responsibility for day-to-day Data Center operations across electrical, mechanical, and facility systems.
  • Ensure effective monitoring of preventive and corrective maintenance activities with specialist maintenance teams.
  • Act as the primary escalation point during incidents, coordinating rapid response and service restoration.
  • Foster a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with operational procedures, standards, and best practices.
  • Review operational performance, conduct incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage escalations and provide on-call support for critical operations when required.
  • Ensure accurate reporting, shift handovers, and operational documentation are maintained to the highest standards.

What You'll Need

  • Proven experience working in mission-critical or Data Center environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, and associated plant equipment.
  • Previous experience leading or managing teams supporting 24/7 operations.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions during critical incidents.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and delivering exceptional service in a high-availability environment.
  • English and Greek speaker

Why Join Us

  • Work in a high-impact, always-on environment
  • Take on a leadership role with real ownership
  • Be part of a team that values performance, safety, and innovation
Digital Realty

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data "meeting place". Digital Realty enables its customers with the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Year Founded
Unknown
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