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Tara Lytle

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Vice President of ImplementationDirector of Project OperationsPrinciple Project ManagerDirector of Consulting ServicesSenior Project Manager, Team Lead

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location: Overland Park, KS
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

145000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Results-driven executive with 20+ years of experience leading implementation, consulting, and operations organizations in the software and technology sector. Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams, establishing PMO frameworks, and driving operational excellence across project management, technical services, and configuration functions. Adept at translating strategic vision into execution, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Implementation

Avionte Staffing Software
10.2024 - 05.2026
  • Led a multi-functional operations organization spanning Project Management, Technical Services, and Configuration Specialists, overseeing team performance, resource strategy, and delivery excellence across the full implementation lifecycle.
  • Defined and executed a unified implementation vision aligned with company growth objectives, driving scalability, consistency, and client satisfaction across all service lines.
  • Partnered with Sales, Product, and Customer Success leadership to align implementation capacity with pipeline demands and ensure a seamless client onboarding experience.
  • Established key performance indicators and executive-level reporting to track delivery health, team utilization, and client outcomes across the implementation organization.
  • Championed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, introducing structured operating cadences, cross-functional collaboration frameworks, and escalation protocols.
  • Recruited, developed, and retained senior implementation talent, building career progression paths and succession plans within each functional area.
  • Served as an executive sponsor on strategic and high-complexity client engagements, ensuring executive alignment and successful delivery outcomes.
  • Pioneered the adoption of AI tools across the implementation organization, identifying practical use cases that reduced time spent on manual and repetitive tasks, enabling team members to focus on higher-value client and strategic work, improving overall capacity and throughput without adding headcount.

Director of Project Operations

Avionte Staffing Software
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Stood up a formal Project Management Office (PMO) from the ground up, establishing governance structures, standardized processes, and accountability frameworks to support organizational scale.
  • Led the evaluation, selection, and full rollout of a new Professional Services Automation (PSA) platform, driving adoption across project management and services teams to improve visibility and operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented new delivery methodologies tailored to both standard and enterprise-level engagements, enabling teams to better manage complexity and client expectations at scale.
  • Introduced structured operating practices including CSAT programs and checkpoint call frameworks to proactively monitor client health, surface risks early, and drive continuous service improvements.
  • Created and maintained project plan templates, milestone frameworks, and reporting standards to increase transparency and consistency across the project portfolio.
  • Trained and mentored project managers on updated methodologies, resource planning techniques, and best practices to elevate team capability and performance.
  • Managed and monitored PMO team performance, focusing on core pillars of efficiency, transparency, and overall execution quality.

Principle Project Manager

Oracle
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Handled multiple client projects ensuring successful implementations, that were delivered on time and within budget.
  • Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with clients, and internal team members.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, and budget.
  • Constantly surpassed Oracle's utilization goals.

Director of Consulting Services

iModules Software
Leawood, KS
06.2016 - 01.2021
  • Provide strong leadership over Professional Services, Data Analytics, Strategic Consulting, and Design to inspire and develop people in the team, including building career progression paths within the company
  • Manage departments to ensure they also build strong relationships with their peers to deliver outstanding client services
  • Provide thought leadership and best practices, both internally and externally
  • Serve as an escalation point for issues impacting both clients and the software product to reduce risk
  • Coordinate and lead strategic and tactical thinking sessions to evaluate and improve department and cross-departmental processes as the business changes
  • Report status and progress of department performance, and projects to Executive team members
  • Expand existing and build new revenue streams
  • Assist PMO with project overflow, process definition, and training of new project resources

Senior Project Manager, Team Lead

iModules Software
Leawood, KS
01.2011 - 06.2016
  • Handled multiple Enterprise client projects ensuring successful implementations, and strong client relationships
  • Interacted with client, project teams, and third parties on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Managed resources of internal design, data and web development teams
  • Provided guidance, professional development and mentoring to Enterprise PMO team members

Project Manager

iModules Software
Leawood, KS
10.2009 - 01.2011
  • Lead multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of completion
  • Established and maintained project schedules from discovery to deployment
  • Executed Change Management as needed
  • Reported status and progress of department performance, revenue and deliverables to Executive Team 
  • Acted as liaison between customer and members of other departments within iModules
  • Identified project risks, whether stated or not, and managed them to resolution

Client Services Manager, Project Manager

LaGarde StoreFront Software
Overland Park, KS
04.2008 - 10.2009
  • Lead Client Services Teams responsibilities and deliverables
  • Fostered a collaborative culture that promoted teamwork, creativity and efficiency
  • Created workflows and processes for departments to aid in client satisfaction and efficiency
  • Managed multiple, concurrent projects with full implementation life-cycles

Design & SEO Team Lead

LaGarde StoreFront Software
Overland Park, KS
08.2003 - 04.2008
  • Ensured design, and SEO projects were completed within the time schedule, and budget constraints
  • Managed design and SEO staff members, handled performance reviews, mentoring and coaching  
  • Developed service offerings to expand revenue stream
  • Provided client escalation resolution support to team members

Interactive Designer

LaGarde StoreFront Software
Overland Park, KS
07.2001 - 09.2003
  • Designed and built e-commerce websites for clients
  • Managed client relationship, deadlines, and creative aspects of projects

Education

Leadership Principles

Harvard Business School
02-2026

Associate of Science - Interactive Design

JCCC
01-2001

Associate of Science - Graphic Design

JCCC
01-2000

Skills

Leadership & Strategy:

Team Leadership Executive Communication Change Management Organizational Scaling Career Development

Delivery & Operations:

PMO Development Project Methodology Risk Management Budget Management Process Improvement CSAT Programs

Client & Stakeholder:

Client Relationship Management Executive Stakeholder Engagement Escalation Management

Tools:

Microsoft Project Jira NetSuite OpenAir ZenDesk Salesforce Cloud Coach Gong Claude Claude Code Microsoft Office Figma Adobe Products Slack Teams

Contact

913.209.9033

taralytle@gmail.com

Overland Park, KS 66212

Timeline

Vice President of Implementation

Avionte Staffing Software
10.2024 - 05.2026

Director of Project Operations

Avionte Staffing Software
08.2022 - 10.2024

Principle Project Manager

Oracle
01.2021 - 08.2022

Director of Consulting Services

iModules Software
06.2016 - 01.2021

Senior Project Manager, Team Lead

iModules Software
01.2011 - 06.2016

Project Manager

iModules Software
10.2009 - 01.2011

Client Services Manager, Project Manager

LaGarde StoreFront Software
04.2008 - 10.2009

Design & SEO Team Lead

LaGarde StoreFront Software
08.2003 - 04.2008

Interactive Designer

LaGarde StoreFront Software
07.2001 - 09.2003

Associate of Science - Interactive Design

JCCC

Associate of Science - Graphic Design

JCCC

Leadership Principles

Harvard Business School
Tara Lytle