Group Manager Data Centre; f​/m​/d

Job Info

• Job Identification 6642
• Job Category DC Ops
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day

Your Role

As a Group Manager Data Centre (f/m/d), you will lead the operations and performance of multiple data centers or campuses, ensuring maximum reliability, efficiency, and compliance across all technical and operational functions. You will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, incident and problem management, and ensure adherence to our global standards of safety, sustainability, and service excellence.

In this strategic role, you will translate operational strategy into actionable plans, driving results across Service Operations, Site Management, Technical Operations, and Energy Efficiency. You will act as a key escalation point for critical incidents, guide cost management initiatives, and foster collaboration across regional and global teams to continuously enhance operational quality and resilience.

Your leadership will shape high-performing teams, instill a culture of safety and accountability, and strengthen customer confidence through operational excellence and transparent stakeholder engagement.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) or Business Administration with a technical focus
• At least 10 years of senior management experience in mission-critical operations, preferably within multi-site data centers
• Deep understanding of core infrastructure systems (UPS, generators, chillers, switch gear, cooling systems)
• Proven leadership in managing technical teams and operational managers across multiple locations
• Strong experience in cost control, asset lifecycle planning, and maintenance strategy development
• Advanced knowledge of ITIL processes, root cause analysis, and change management
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational efficiency, compliance, and customer focus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, fluent in English and German

Digital Realty is the leading provider of carrier and cloud neutral data centre services by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. Platform

DIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on 6 continents.

We ve 3,500+ colleagues around the world who work together, come up with life-changing solutions and create connections that matter every day.

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.

Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

Apply today, take charge of your career and grow your talents with us.

NOTES:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

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