Our beliefs
Engineering and development in industry come with complex, high-stakes challenges. At OPEO, we believe these can be overcome through structured, forward-thinking transformation, of both organizations and processes. Our convictions are grounded in deep expertise and a strong track record of hands-on experience in the field.
Robust processes drive competitive products
We believe that structuring and optimizing product development processes is key to increasing quality, speed, and project efficiency. This means setting clear milestones, applying rigorous planning, and defining transparent evaluation criteria.
We believe that structuring and optimizing product development processes is key to increasing quality, speed, and project efficiency. This means setting clear milestones, applying rigorous planning, and defining transparent evaluation criteria.
Agile, high-performing R&D organizations make the difference
Success in complex projects depends on having an efficient R&D setup. Whether matrixed or functional, we align teams, functions, and projects around shared goals — while embedding operational excellence into daily ways of working.
Success in complex projects depends on having an efficient R&D setup. Whether matrixed or functional, we align teams, functions, and projects around shared goals — while embedding operational excellence into daily ways of working.
Effective project governance is essential
From resource management to project steering and cross-functional coordination, we’ve seen how structured rituals and the right tools enable fast, informed decision-making at every stage.
From resource management to project steering and cross-functional coordination, we’ve seen how structured rituals and the right tools enable fast, informed decision-making at every stage.
Digital tools accelerate development
Integrating digital into product development isn’t just a trend, it’s a game-changer. Enhanced visibility, traceability, and collaboration help teams work smarter, reduce lead times, and cut development costs.
Integrating digital into product development isn’t just a trend, it’s a game-changer. Enhanced visibility, traceability, and collaboration help teams work smarter, reduce lead times, and cut development costs.
Tailoring engineering to industry-specific needs
Each industry, whether aerospace & defense, luxury, life sciences or automotive, comes with its own set of challenges. We adapt our approach to address sector-specific demands like regulatory compliance, technical complexity, and speed-to-market pressure.
Each industry, whether aerospace & defense, luxury, life sciences or automotive, comes with its own set of challenges. We adapt our approach to address sector-specific demands like regulatory compliance, technical complexity, and speed-to-market pressure.
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Frédéric Sandei
+33 6 61 72 90 61
frederic.sandei@opeo.consulting
Our sectors
What sets us apart
We work with your teams — not just for them
We partner closely with your teams on the ground to understand your unique context and co-build practical, tailored solutions that stick.
We partner closely with your teams on the ground to understand your unique context and co-build practical, tailored solutions that stick.
Deep expertise, sharp perspective
Our consultants blend technical depth with strategic thinking to solve the toughest operational and organizational challenges.
Our consultants blend technical depth with strategic thinking to solve the toughest operational and organizational challenges.
Real impact, not just recommendations
We focus on results, measurable, lasting improvements in performance, efficiency, and ways of working.
We focus on results, measurable, lasting improvements in performance, efficiency, and ways of working.
What we deliver
Designing and implementing effective matrix organizations
In today’s increasingly complex environment, where projects span multiple functions, having a well-designed matrix organization is critical to enabling agility and cross-functional execution.
At OPEO, we support you throughout the transformation — from design to implementation:
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Initial diagnostic: In-depth analysis of workflows, roles, and team interactions
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Tailored design: Development of a matrix structure adapted to your organization, with the right tools and processes to strengthen collaboration
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Deployment support: Team training, implementation of managerial routines, and definition of KPIs to monitor performance
The result: A flexible, responsive organization that aligns teams with strategic priorities while adapting quickly to project demands.
Unlocking performance in matrix organizations
Even well-established matrix structures can face challenges — misaligned coordination, overlapping responsibilities, or uneven workload distribution.
Our approach is designed to diagnose and resolve these pain points:
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Identifying friction points: Through workshops, interviews, and practice analysis, we uncover dysfunctions and areas of misalignment
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Optimizing collaboration: We simplify decision-making processes, clarify roles and responsibilities, and streamline cross-functional interactions
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Strengthening governance: We implement tools and routines to better allocate resources, monitor project progress, and track performance in real time
The result: A re-energized organization where teams are better aligned, productivity improves, and stakeholder satisfaction increases.
Our references:
Structuring and coaching an innovation project in the defense sector
Context: A newly formed joint venture needed to build a robust project organization to deliver a complex military platform.
Our approach:
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Co-designed a high-level project roadmap
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Set up steering rituals with clear KPIs
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Structured technical requirement management
Impact: A resilient project organization that remains in place and fully operational two years after launch
Context: A newly formed joint venture needed to build a robust project organization to deliver a complex military platform.
Our approach:
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Co-designed a high-level project roadmap
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Set up steering rituals with clear KPIs
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Structured technical requirement management
Impact: A resilient project organization that remains in place and fully operational two years after launch
Accelerating product launches for a luxury watchmaker
Context: The company faced recurring delays in launching new products for key moments like Christmas and Easter.
Our approach:
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Analyzed and restructured standard project planning templates
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Reduced critical path durations
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Deployed a digital project management tool
Impact: 20–30% reduction in time-to-market and smoother, more predictable product launches
Context: The company faced recurring delays in launching new products for key moments like Christmas and Easter.
Our approach:
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Analyzed and restructured standard project planning templates
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Reduced critical path durations
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Deployed a digital project management tool
Impact: 20–30% reduction in time-to-market and smoother, more predictable product launches
Improving development efficiency for a vaccine R&D program
Context: Early-stage vaccine development was hindered by siloed project structures and coordination issues.
Our approach:
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Assessed planning methods and cross-functional collaboration
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Identified key transformation levers
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Designed a clear implementation roadmap
Impact: Stronger team coordination and significant cycle time reduction in early development phases
Context: Early-stage vaccine development was hindered by siloed project structures and coordination issues.
Our approach:
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Assessed planning methods and cross-functional collaboration
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Identified key transformation levers
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Designed a clear implementation roadmap
Impact: Stronger team coordination and significant cycle time reduction in early development phases
Accelerating clinical trial execution in human health
Context: A vaccine developer was facing critical delays in clinical trial timelines.
Our approach:
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Performed a full diagnostic of R&D processes
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Introduced agile governance in clinical operations
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Coached transformation leaders and teamsd
Impact: Faster trial execution and stronger alignment around a shared organizational model
Context: A vaccine developer was facing critical delays in clinical trial timelines.
Our approach:
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Performed a full diagnostic of R&D processes
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Introduced agile governance in clinical operations
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Coached transformation leaders and teamsd
Impact: Faster trial execution and stronger alignment around a shared organizational model
Our team
A team of multidisciplinary experts, blending technical excellence with strategic insight. They translate your goals into actionable results, while adapting to the specificities of your organization.
