Matthew Merry

About Matthew Merry

As a Lead Project Manager at National Grid, I oversee the planning and execution of large-scale energy infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing grid reliability and supporting the clean energy transition. My role involves leveraging strategic planning and leadership skills to align resources and ensure project success. With over 25 years of experience, including a distinguished career in the United States Marine Corps as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, I bring expertise in executive leadership, strategy, and operational excellence. I am committed to driving mission-critical initiatives, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results in the energy sector.

Experience

1. Lead Project Manager

   National Grid

   Oct 2025 — Present · Waltham, MA, US

   As Lead Project Manager in National Grid’s Northeast Electric business, I oversee the successful delivery of large-scale capital projects that strengthen grid infrastructure and support the region’s clean energy transition. My responsibilities include managing project scope, cost, and schedule; coordinating internal and external stakeholders; ensuring compliance with permitting and regulatory requirements; and driving risk-informed planning and execution.This role combines operational leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement to help advance National Grid’s mission of delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to the communities we serve.

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management

• University of Redlands

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• Palomar College

  Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Security Clearance
• Physical Security
• Combat
• Intelligence Analysis
• Intelligence
• Operations Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Training
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Veterans
• Dod
• National Security
• Customer Service
• Management
• Team Building
• Security
• Military Logistics
• Weapons
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Military
• Government
• Force Protection
• Operational Planning
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Tactics
• Military Operations
• Program Management
• Counterinsurgency
• Leadership Development