Red Rhino Development/ Ugandan Water Project Enterprise Manager

Red Rhino Development/ Ugandan Water Project Enterprise Manager Jobs in Uganda;Reporting to the AquaTrust Board of Directors, the Enterprise Manager will oversee and lead a team of 10+ multidisciplinary professionals delivering reliable rural water services. This role is critical to AquaTrust’s next stage of growth, ensuring operational excellence, financial sustainability, and expansion into new districts. Success means more households with safely managed water, healthier communities, and a sustainable enterprise transforming rural water service delivery in Uganda.ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Leadership & Organizational Development

Red Rhino Development/ Ugandan Water Project Enterprise Manager Jobs in Uganda;

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership as AquaTrust transitions into a standalone enterprise

Lead and hold accountable leaders of Construction, Utility Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Finance

Build a highperforming organizational culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer service

Strengthen systems, clarify roles, and drive organizational accountability through scorecards and reviewsCustomer Growth & Business Expansion

Lead expansion into new districts and grow customer base across hand pumps, piped systems, and household connections

Develop strategies for customer acquisition, retention, and revenue generation

Identify opportunities for partnerships, innovation, and new business growthUtility Operations & Service Delivery

Ensure consistent delivery of customer promise (24hour breakdown response, preventative maintenance, quality service)

Establish systems to monitor performance, improve efficiency, and maintain service standards

Promote operational excellence and continuous improvementFinancial Management & Sustainability

Oversee financial performance, billing, collections, compliance, and reporting

Develop investmentready financial systems, budgets, and forecasts

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirementsPartnerships, (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});Reporting & Strategic Performance

Build strong relationships with government, funders, investors, and partners

Ensure accurate reporting of operational, financial, and customer performance using mWater and other systems

Use data to drive improvements and strengthen decisionmakingQualificationsRequired

Qualifications

8+ years’ leadership experience managing organizations, enterprises, or utilities through growth and transformation

Proven ability to build and lead highperforming teams across multiple functions

Strong business and financial acumen with track record of delivering results ontime and onbudget

Experience developing systems and performance frameworks to improve effectiveness

Exceptional relationshipbuilding and communication skills with government, partners, and funders

Strong analytical skills and ability to use data for decisionmaking

Willingness to travel regularly and spend significant time in field operationsPreferred

Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Project Management, Water Resources Engineering, or related field

Experience leading utilities, engineering, or servicebased enterprises

Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and DQ Sales approach

Experience using mWater or similar digital data platforms

Experience in WASH programming or community development