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Cognizant OT Project Manager (Edge Cloud) in Warsaw, MA - Wola Center, Poland
We are looking for an experienced OT Project Manager to support the delivery of the Edge Cloud programme across manufacturing environments. This role requires a strong combination of project delivery capability, OT Security experience in manufacturing, and OT
Manufacturing experience.
The successful candidate will manage delivery across the full programme lifecycle, including discovery, design, infrastructure readiness, migration planning, pilot execution, rollout sprints, testing, service readiness, and transition support. The role will operate in complex site
environments where production continuity, validation, security, and coordination across multiple stakeholders are critical.
This is not a generic IT project management role. The candidate must be comfortable operating in industrial / plant-facing environments and must understand the practical constraints of OT delivery in manufacturing sites
Key Responsibilities:
Lead delivery of OT workstreams within the Edge Cloud programme across manufacturing sites
Manage the programme lifecycle from discovery through deployment and service transition
Coordinate and drive activities across phases such as:
discovery and mobilisation
site surveys
high-level design and low-level design coordination
infrastructure and network readiness
hardware procurement and deployment coordination
migration preparation
pilot migration execution
sprint-based migrations and testing
service readiness and operational handover
Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, and critical path items
Coordinate site readiness with local teams, engineering teams, OT stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and external vendors
Drive governance, reporting, planning, and stakeholder communication
Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and decisions
Ensure OT Security requirements are embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle
Support migration and transition from legacy OT environments to modernised edge infrastructure
Coordinate cutover planning, validation activities, change control, and hypercare / transition support
Ensure alignment between programme delivery and manufacturing site operational constraints
Track progress against timeline, scope, and delivery objectives
Escalate blockers and delivery risks proactively to programme leadership
Required Experience
The candidate should have a sound understanding of OT environments and the types of activities typically associated with OT Security and infrastructure transformation programmes.
8+ years of project management experience, with a significant portion in OT / industrial / manufacturing programmes
Demonstrated experience delivering OT Security programmes in manufacturing
Demonstrated experience operating in OT Manufacturing environments
Experience delivering one or more of the following:
OT network segmentation programmes:
industrial infrastructure refresh or transformation
OT cybersecurity remediation programmes
plant or site migration programmes
server / VM / platform migration activities in manufacturing sites
network and firewall changes in OT environments
secure remote access, VLAN, routing, or related plant network changes
rollout programmes across multiple industrial sites
Experience managing vendors, implementation partners, and technical stakeholders
Experience working with site engineers, automation teams, operational stakeholders, validation teams, and support teams
Strong understanding of delivery constraints in manufacturing, including:
production sensitivity
downtime limitations
change windows
validation needs
operational risk management
Preferred Certifications:
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred
GICSP, CISSP, CISM, or similar cybersecurity certification is advantageous
IEC 62443 knowledge or certification is beneficial
What we offer
Extensive benefits package: Multisport Card, LuxMed medical healthcare including dental care, life insurance, cafeteria benefits,
Open-minded and multinational environment,
Opportunity to be part of a global organization focused on development,
Professional development and clear career path
Training & development opportunities including language courses.
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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.