Maria Teresa Rains
Professional Summary
Senior Project Manager and Solution Consultant with 17+ years of experience delivering enterprise CRM, omnichannel, and digital transformation initiatives. Certified Scrum Master with Public Trust Clearance. Proven track record of delivering projects on time (98% success rate) through disciplined planning, risk mitigation, and strong stakeholder alignment. Recognized for bridging business and technical teams, simplifying complex solutions, and driving customer success, adoption, and long-term client satisfaction.
Core Skills
- Project Management | Program Management | Agile | Scrum | Waterfall | Hybrid Delivery
- Risk Management | Mitigation Planning | Change Management | Dependency Management
- CRM Platforms (Dynamics 365, Go High Level) | Omnichannel Solutions (Chat, Voice, Email, AI)
- Solution Consulting | Business & Technical Discovery | Requirements Gathering
- Customer Success | Client Relationship Management | Stakeholder Engagement
- Training & Enablement | User Adoption | Process Improvement
- Executive Communication | Status Reporting | Cross-Functional Leadership
Professional Experience
Lead Senior Solution Architect – Tiverity
April 2023 – Present
- Lead enterprise-level project delivery from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and business objectives.
- Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders, improving communication, accountability, and delivery consistency.
- Develop structured implementation strategies, governance models, and risk mitigation plans to ensure successful outcomes.
- Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex technical solutions into clear business value for executive stakeholders.
- Improve client satisfaction and long-term engagement through proactive communication and delivery excellence.
Project Manager – eGain Corporation
January 2021 – April 2023
- Managed multiple omnichannel implementation projects, delivering solutions on time and within budget.
- Oversaw scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent projects.
- Applied Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies based on project needs and client environments.
- Delivered executive-level reporting and project visibility, improving stakeholder alignment and decision-making.
- Supported post-launch success through training coordination and adoption strategies.
Solution Consultant – eGain Corporation
February 2017 – January 2021
- Led discovery sessions to identify business requirements and align technical solutions with client goals.
- Bridged communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to improve delivery outcomes.
- Analyzed customer interaction data to enhance performance and optimize solutions.
- Supported solution design and implementation planning across enterprise clients.
Implementation Consultant / Pre-Sales – eGain Corporation
December 2011 – February 2017
- Supported implementation planning, solution alignment, and client onboarding processes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, success metrics, and delivery expectations.
- Strengthened client relationships through consultative communication and solution guidance.
Certifications
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Public Trust Clearance
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education – St. Louis De Marillac College, Philippines