Technical Research/Research & Development (R&D) Coach

Mento; Poland; Remote; PLN 255,000 - 341,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading coaching platform is looking for a Technical Research/Research & Development Coach to provide personalized coaching to members. This role requires extensive experience in technical research and leadership, along with a growth mindset. Coaches will engage in ongoing training and contribute to the supportive Mento community. Candidates should have a passion for helping others thrive professionally. The position is remote and involves flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience leading technical research teams in tech or adjacent industries.
• Experience coaching individuals; coaching certification is a plus but not required.
• High emotional IQ and ability to create a safe space for others.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 coaching to Mento members virtually.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions.
• Communicate with members via Mento platform.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Adaptability

Job description

Technical Research/Research & Development (Dir/VP+) Coach

Remote

About The Role

We're looking for exceptional talent with proven experience in Technical Research or R&D at leading technology or tech-adjacent companies. Your background should demonstrate a track record of tackling complex challenges in tech-driven environments, with particular expertise in navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape. You value learning, growth, and community, and are passionate about developing and coaching people in their field.

As a Mento coach, you will form 1:1 partnerships with our members to help them identify & track clear goals, become a better leader, communicate more effectively, problem-solve issues at work, and help them feel happy, fulfilled, and engaged at work and beyond.

All Mento coaches, regardless of coaching experience, are required to participate in our ICF-certified coach training program to learn Mento’s coaching methodology prior to working with our members. Our coach training is an immersive, transformational training designed to help you grow as a coach, master the Mento Coaching Methodology, and gain access to proprietary tools that set our coaches apart. This program is ICF-certified, and participants who successfully graduate will earn Continuing Coach Education Units. If you’re ready to elevate your coaching skills, deepen your impact, and become part of a groundbreaking coaching team, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your journey!

Your routine responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 coaching to Mento members through virtual sessions using the Mento Platform and Tools
• Participating in ongoing training sessions to improve coaching abilities and skills
• Communicating with members via your Mento email or via chat in the Mento App in between sessions
• Being an integral member of the Mento coaching community by sharing coaching tools and insights — helping enhance our coaching practices and fulfill our mission of empowering people to thrive in jobs that they love
• Acting with kindness, respect, and empathy as an ambassador of the Mento community

Who are you?

You are…

• A director, vice president, or other senior research leader 15+ years experience leading technical research teams either at or adjacent to the technology industry.
• You are a leader with relevant experience coaching individuals (coaching certification is a plus but not required).
• Someone who wants to turn their people leadership skills into meaningful coaching skills.
• Passive about helping people advance in the workplace to build fulfilling careers and lives.
• A person who is self-aware, who has a high emotional IQ, and who cares about creating a safe space for others to risk being vulnerable.
• Excited about growing your coaching skills, and you bring a growth-mindset to the experience, regardless of how long you have been a coach.
• Comfortable working in a constantly-changing startup environment.
• Able to dedicate a minimum of 12+ hours per month to coaching at Mento for the next 24+ months.

At Mento, we invite new coaches to join us on a rolling basis. The time frame on which we add new coaches is based on the particular needs of our clients and their teams. While we may not need to add a Legal/GC Coach today, we would still be very excited for you to get in touch with us now if this opportunity resonates with you.

Our Hiring Philosophy

All new Mento coaches are required to participate and graduate from our ICF certified coach training program: Mento Coaching 101. This training is rigorous, and our goal is that all participants are able to be matched with members soon after they complete it. Therefore, we hire based on incoming member demand. While we are constantly looking and interviewing for the best coaches to join our team, we will only send offers to candidates for whom we have an immediate need. Candidates who receive a YES from Mento after the interview process will either be sent an offer to join the next monthly Coaching 101 training or be added to our coach shortlist to join us when the demand is there.

Inclusion Statement

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds may not apply to jobs unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.