Plant IT Coordinator – Lifecycle
Location: Wrocław, Poland (travels to other plants)
Work Model: On-site at the plant
Employment Type: Permanent employment contract
As a trusted global technology partner, we help organizations optimize processes, automate workflows, and build scalable solutions. We are looking for a hands-on Plant IT Coordinator – Lifecycle to be the on-site IT point of contact at a large agro-manufacturing plant in Poland – spotting IT/OT devices approaching end of life, planning the refresh with plant stakeholders, and delivering it on the shop floor with minimal disruption to production.
What You'll Do
- Own the lifecycle plan for plant IT/OT devices, coordinating with plant operations, site management, vendors, and regional IT
- Execute the refresh on site: device replacement, imaging/configuration, cabling, testing, handover, and decommissioning
- Schedule work around production windows and coordinate downtime with plant teams
- Maintain the plant IT/OT asset inventory, network diagrams, and technical documentation
- Follow OT cybersecurity, plant safety (BHP), and PPE requirements; travel by car to other sites when required
What You Bring
- 5+ years of IT experience (infrastructure, end-user/field support, or similar), including 2+ years in a manufacturing/plant environment in an IT, OT, or automation support role
- Hands-on, field-based approach – comfortable on the shop floor, in production areas, and in a PPE environment
- Polish at native level or minimum B2 (C1/C2 preferred) and working English (B2)
- Legal right to work in Poland; based in or near Wrocław (or willing to be on site daily); valid driving licence
- Nice to have: hardware refresh/asset lifecycle projects; MES/MOM, SCADA, or PLC exposure; OT/IT architecture (ISA-95, IEC 62443); ITIL
- Basic SQL or scripting
Why Join Us
- Be the go-to IT person on the plant floor with real ownership of the plant lifecycle plan
- See the direct impact of your work – every refresh keeps a large manufacturing operation running smoothly
- Work at the intersection of IT and OT in a cross-site, multicultural environment, with a safety-first culture
For more information about us, visit Cognizant Poland
If you are looking for your next challenge and would like to help keep a large manufacturing plant running on modern, secure, and reliable IT/OT infrastructure, we encourage you to apply online!
Important Notice: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.
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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
