Digital Realty Trust logoDR
Digital Realty Trustdigitalrealty.com

Datacenter Shift Manager

Κορωπι, Kropia, Attica, GreeceFull-time4d ago

Datacenter Shift Manager in Koropi

Your role

As the Datacenter Shift Manager, 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 oversee a team of Shift Engineers providing 24/7 coverage and act as the escalation point for operational issues and critical incidents.

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

Company Values 

Customer Focus: 

Listen – We listen to our different customers’ needs

Adapt – We adapt to new situations. 

Simplify – We continuously simplify and improve our ways of working. 

Teamwork 

Open – We are open and transparent.

Collaborative – We collaborate across boundaries and share our knowledge. 

Inclusive – we are inclusive of different opinions. 

Results Driven 

Own it – we take responsibility for our actions

Deliver – we deliver on our promises to one another and our customers

Future-focused – we balance short term results with investment in the future