Plant IT Coordinator - Lifecycle
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
Cognizant is looking for a hands-on Plant IT Coordinator to support manufacturing operations at a large Agro manufacturing plant in Poland (preferred locations are Wroclaw, Kiszkowo, Slupca). You will be the on-site IT point of contact for plant lifecycle management: identifying IT/OT devices reaching end of life, planning the refresh with plant stakeholders, and physically executing it on the shop floor with minimal disruption to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the lifecycle plan for plant IT/OT devices and coordinate with plant operations, site management, vendors and regional IT
- Identify devices reaching end of life towards lifecycle
- Execute the refresh on site: device replacement, imaging/configuration, cabling, testing, handover and decommission.
- Schedule work around production windows and coordinate downtime with plant teams
- Maintain accurate plant IT/OT asset inventory, network diagrams and technical documentation
- Follow OT cybersecurity, local plant safety and PPE requirements at all times
- Travel by car to other sites when required
Must-Have Requirements
- 5+ years of overall IT experience (infrastructure, end-user/field support or similar)
- Minimum 2 years working in a manufacturing/plant environment in an IT, OT or automation support role
- Hands-on, field-based experience: comfortable working on the shop floor, in production areas and in a PPE environment
- Native-level Polish or at least B2 (C1/C2 preferred), and working English (B2)
- Legal right to work in France
- Based in or near one of the plant locations (or willing to be on site daily)
- Valid driving licence and ability to travel between sites
- Willingness to complete plant safety training and medical fitness checks before starting
Good-to-Have
- Asset management/lifecycle or hardware refresh project experience
- Exposure to MES/MOM, SCADA or PLC environments (Siemens, Rockwell, AVEVA, etc.)
- Knowledge of OT/IT architecture, ISA-95, IEC 62443
- ITIL or service management knowledge
Soft Skills
- Clear communication with plant, IT and vendor stakeholders
- Calm, structured troubleshooting under production pressure
- Ownership and a safety-first mindset
- Comfortable working in a cross-site, multicultural environment
Work Model
On site at the plant; occasional inter-site travel.
A&O IT Group
As a successful and growing global IT services provider, A&O IT Group deliver ‘fully managed’ IT solutions and cyber security services. Combining over 50 years expertise, and boasting an extensive global network, whilst remaining privately owned, A&O IT Group is a trusted IT services partner to clients globally.
This role is subject to a post-offer Background Verification in accordance with the local country legislation.
NO AGENCIES
We encourage diversity and seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. It is important that we build a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity.