Service Delivery Manager Columbus, OH

At Red Helm, we deliver tailored technology solutions designed to support our clients as they grow and to respond immediately when threats arise. Our mission is rooted in partnership, precision, and protection — values that are reflected in our name. Red Helm symbolizes elite protection, decisive leadership, and forward-driven strength, aligning closely with our commitment to excellence in everything we do.

We have a clear vision as an employer: to be the preferred technology employer for skill mastery, team formation, and career longevity. That vision is supported by a strong foundation of core ideals shared by every member of our team. We answer the call in moments of urgency or uncertainty, responding with focus, composure, and dependability. We own it by stepping up, following through, and taking pride in delivering what matters most to our clients and partners.

We act with integrity, doing what’s right—not just what’s easy—while contributing to the communities we serve. We continuously raise the bar, bringing discipline, precision, and a drive for improvement to every challenge we face. And above all, we win together, celebrating our shared successes as one united team.

At Red Helm, we don’t just build technology—we build trust, deliver impact, and lead with purpose.

Red Helm is seeking an experienced Service Delivery Manager to lead the day-to-day performance, quality, and consistency of service delivery within our Service Desk organization. In this role, you’ll provide direct people leadership to Service Desk Analysts I/II, IT Specialists, and Systems Engineers, while owning service outcomes, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across the team.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across ticket queues, escalations, and service levels, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and client-facing teams to resolve issues and strengthen service delivery. This role reports directly to the Service Desk Director and plays a critical role in shaping team performance, service reliability, and client trust.

• Provide direct people leadership to Service Desk Analysts, IT Specialists, and Systems Engineers, including coaching, performance management, feedback, and career development.
• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality, consistent technical support services that meet or exceed defined SLAs and customer expectations.
• Own day‑to‑day service delivery operations, including phone and ticket queue health, workload prioritization, and escalation management.
• Act as a primary escalation point for client‑impacting service issues, coordinating internal teams to drive timely resolution and clear communication.
• Partner with Client Executives, Technical Account Managers, and other stakeholders to address service concerns, close gaps, and improve outcomes.
• Proactively identify trends, recurring issues, and operational inefficiencies, recommending and implementing process improvements.
• Collaborate with Central Services, Primary Engineering, and automation teams to improve efficiency and reduce recurring incidents.
• Lead incident response activities, including coordination, communication, and post‑incident reviews to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure accurate time entry, ticket documentation, and service data quality to support billing accuracy and operational reporting.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members, including cross‑training and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure team adherence to information security policies, privacy requirements, and operational controls.
• Participate in workforce planning, hiring, and resource alignment in partnership with leadership and HR.
• Perform other duties as needed to support service delivery operations.

• 5 or more years of experience in a managed services or professional IT services environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical support or service desk teams.
• Experience supporting or overseeing multi‑tier service delivery organizations.
• Background in customer‑facing service environments with accountability for service quality and outcomes.
• Familiarity with MSP operational models,…