RIGHT-HAND PROJECT TASK FORCES
FOR ENGINEERING INTRAPRENEURS

GOVERNANCE | OPERATIONS | STUDIES

Our Latest IntrapreneurIal projects

MES deployment

(Profile : Expert)
A major aerospace industry player required assistance for the deployment of a new MES, balancing the challenges of large-scale industrial transformation with the delivery of measurable gains in automation, operational efficiency, and operator value creation.
Our Latest IntrapreneurIal projects

Digital Transformation

(Profile : Expert)
A major player in the energy sector required  assistance to drive a large-scale organizational change linked to the deployment of new digital tools for their Engineering office, ensuring employee engagement and effective change communication.
Our Latest IntrapreneurIal projects

Industrialization subcontracting

(Profile : Expert)
A major aerospace manufacturer required assistance to manufacture a next-generation low-emission aircraft with composite structures, leading the industrialization phase to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Our Latest IntrapreneurIal projects

OT Cybersecurity 

(Profile : Expert)
A major chemical industry player required assistance to achieve compliance with European NIS2 cybersecurity regulations, upgrading his industrial OT infrastructures across worldwide production sites.
Our Latest IntrapreneurIal projects

EPCM expeditings

(Profile : Medior)
A major defense manufacturing player required assistance to handle expeditings during a large EPCM scale-up program of its production site, ensuring smooth procurement and financial execution to keep the project on track.

As an industrial intrapreneur, you are driving business-critical investments, contracts, or programs — and you therefore need a trustworthy, passionate, flexible, and results-oriented right-hand consultant to help you.
 

Since 2014, AETHER manages entrepreneurial-minded right-hand consultants in international engineering industries, focusing on critical projects related to studies, operations, and governance.

Our Consultants leverage experience from leading international industries such as

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AETHER Focuses on Intrapreneurial projects in engineering environments:

INTRAPRENEURIAL 
GROWTH (CAPEX)


Deploy,  adapt or scale installations, products, or processes, from business specifications to final validation.

INTRAPRENEURIAL 
 EXCELLENCE (OPEX)


Workflows & Data Intelligence with a Heart, focusing on improving compliance and productivity.

INTRAPRENEURIAL
VENTURE


Launching new products or services with a Lean and Agile approach, from business plan to a solid proof of concept.

Sectors

Being where Engineering Growth happens

AETHER consultants are driving intrapreneurial projects where engineering is at the core of business decisions, tackling challenges in complex environments, whether in study offices, at contractors, or on production sites.

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PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURES

Energy and utilities distribution networks, transportation networks, and industrial building construction,  

Implementation &
 Maintainability

PROCESS MANUFACTURING

Life sciences, food and beverage, (petro)chemistry, energy, and heavy industries.

Compliance & 
Reliability

COMPONENT & SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES 

Transportation, defense, biomedical, and various manufacturing industries.

Innovation & 
Efficience

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Hands-On Support for Department Teams during
Intrapreneurial Projects

Intrapreneurial Projects involve one or multiple key departments, coordinated to deliver measurable business impact through cross-functional collaboration, optimized workflows, and aligned strategic objectives.

Engineering &
Construction

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R&D & 
Industrialization

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Manufacturing
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Procurement & 
Supply Chain

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Quality &
HSE

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Maintenance &
Facilities

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Digital Systems
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PMO
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HR

Recruiting Engineers from the best Schools, where Passion meets Excellence.

Technical know-how of our consultants

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BUILDINGS & DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS

Electricity
HVAC
Piping
Civil works
Metallic Structures

EQUIPMENTS & UTILITIES

Electromechanics
Electricity
Instrumentation
Automation, IOT
Industrial IT
Mechanical machinery
Data / AI
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PRODUCT
 & PROCESS

Mechanics
Mechatronics
Hardware
Software
(bio)Chemistry

Our Corporate Values

We are Passionate Problem Solvers
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We meticulously position our Task Forces to operate at the optimal time and place, balancing know-how with learning-by-doing.
We aim for Excellence
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We offer first-in-class services and support for engineers, with proactive and reactive processes.
We invest in Innovation
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We continuously develop new tools & processes to increase our impact.
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A win-win between Intrapreneurs and  Right-hand consultants

Recruiting a Project Manager or Engineer is arguably the most consequential decision for any business-critical project.

Project success largely depends on key individuals demonstrating intrapreneurial leadership within their field of expertise — combining excellence with innovation.

Engineers best develop these strengths by working as Interim Project Right-hands with experienced intrapreneurs, challenging the status quo and taking hands-on responsibilities in Governance, Operations, or Studies projects, ensuring:

ADDED VALUE

The positive impact of right-hand consultants for intrapreneurial Projects

Intrapreneurial Leadership is defined less by experience, and more by attitude, i.e. the ability to communicate a vision, find resources, and mobilize relations to succeed a project.

In opposition to outsourced Study- or Audit offices, right-hand consultants take hands-on responsibilities to get tasks done, aligning in real-time with the corporate vision and needs.

A key deliverable of a Task Force is leaving the client's internal team stronger and more entrepreneurial than they found them.

They therefore 
create value by endorsing key roles that will translate directly into tangible operational contributions:

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Coordination Role

Facilitating clear and effective communication between stakeholders, proactively steering projects through regular meetings, performance indicators (KPIs), and structured internal reporting.

Implementation Role

Ensuring meticulous, high-quality project delivery, turning strategic intent into practical results with precision, responsiveness, and alignment to stakeholder expectations.

Evaluation Role

Conducting objective, data-driven analyses of project costs, quality, and timelines, thus providing actionable insights to enhance decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

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Choosing your Right-hand Consultant

Before requesting a full-time Right-Hand assistance, be sure you can estimate the financial impact of the role, which includes the (in)direct return on investment if succeeding the project, or the saved loss from failing to achieve it.

 

Associate Right-hand Consultant for Intrapreneurs

As an Associate AETHER consultant, he supports the project by taking ownership of clearly defined tasks or deliverables under close supervision. His contribution focuses on freeing internal resources, ensuring reliable execution, and maintaining clarity on expected outcomes.

Mid-Level Right-hand Consultant for Intrapreneurs

As a mid-level AETHER consultant, he takes ownership of dedicated workstreams with partial autonomy, ensuring steady progress and resolving operational issues within an established framework. Assistance focuses on aligning stakeholders and maintaining cost, time, and quality targets for his scope.

 Lead Right-hand Consultant for Intrapreneurs

As a Lead AETHER consultant, he acts as the main point of contact for his scope, balancing cost, time, and quality while coordinating stakeholders within an established framework. Assistance is focused on driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment, and proactively addressing risks to keep the project on track.

 Executive Right-hand Consultant for Intrapreneurs

As an Executive AETHER consultant, he ensures high-level coordination across multiple stakeholders, interfaces, and workstreams, bringing structure and execution discipline to complex project environments. Assistance focuses on governance, reporting, and proactive risk anticipation to secure end-to-end delivery and strategic alignment.
Most of our Consultants are unique because they have gone through entrepreneurial experiences. They aren't just engineers; they are trained in business impact, negotiation, and leadership before they ever touch your project. 

Our intrapreneurial network XPLORERS is the proving ground where this mindset can be forged, transforming technical experts into proactive owners who treat budget, timeline, and vision as their own.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Projectsourcing?

Project sourcing involves identifying and selecting suppliers or contractors to provide the necessary materials, services, or expertise required for an engineering project.

How do you select engineers for a project?

We evaluate available engineers based on their technical capabilities, past performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with project requirements and timelines.

What are the benefits of working on time and material projects?

Time and material contracts offer flexibility, allowing for adjustments in project scope and requirements without the need for contract renegotiation.

How does a consulting career differ from a traditional engineering role?

Consulting offers a variety of projects and clients, providing diverse experiences and opportunities to solve unique problems, whereas traditional roles may involve working on long-term projects within a single organization.

What types of projects will I work on as a consultant?

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How can I transition from a traditional engineering role to consulting?

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