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  • SAP Basis / Unicode Conversion SME (Subject Matter Expert)

  • Anveta
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 United States View Map

SAP Basis / Unicode Conversion SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI or fully remote

Client is seeking an experienced SAP Basis/Unicode Conversion Subject Matter Expert to provide strategic advisory support for an upcoming ECC Unicode conversion project.

About the Project Steelcase is currently running SAP ECC Enhancement Pack 7, Service Pack 22 and is undertaking a Unicode conversion as a standalone project. The production database is approximately 22 terabytes and runs on Oracle Exadata hardware. A sandbox environment is already in place and pre-conversion work is underway with a target go-live of mid-September 2026.

What You'll Do

  • Provide strategic guidance and advisory support throughout the Unicode conversion project
  • Help navigate current SAP Notes, documentation, and best practices as they apply in 2026
  • Identify pre-conversion activities, risks, and pitfalls based on prior experience
  • Advise on tuning and efficiency strategies for a large-scale database conversion
  • Validate and provide input on the current project timeline and approach
  • Collaborate with Steelcase's internal basis and database teams throughout execution

What We're Looking For

  • Demonstrated experience with SAP ECC Unicode conversions experience from 10-15 years ago is acceptable given the nature of this skill set
  • Strong SAP Basis background
  • General database experience a plus, particularly with Oracle
  • Ability to work independently and translate experience into practical guidance
  • Remote work is acceptable with occasional on-site visits preferred

Engagement Details

  • Not expected to be a full-time engagement
  • Remote with flexibility for occasional on-site visits to Grand Rapids, MI

SAP Basis / Unicode Conversion SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI or fully remote

Client is seeking an experienced SAP Basis/Unicode Conversion Subject Matter Expert to provide strategic advisory support for an upcoming ECC Unicode conversion project.

About the Project Steelcase is currently running SAP ECC Enhancement Pack 7, Service Pack 22 and is undertaking a Unicode conversion as a standalone project. The production database is approximately 22 terabytes and runs on Oracle Exadata hardware. A sandbox environment is already in place and pre-conversion work is underway with a target go-live of mid-September 2026.

What You'll Do

  • Provide strategic guidance and advisory support throughout the Unicode conversion project
  • Help navigate current SAP Notes, documentation, and best practices as they apply in 2026
  • Identify pre-conversion activities, risks, and pitfalls based on prior experience
  • Advise on tuning and efficiency strategies for a large-scale database conversion
  • Validate and provide input on the current project timeline and approach
  • Collaborate with Steelcase's internal basis and database teams throughout execution

What We're Looking For

  • Demonstrated experience with SAP ECC Unicode conversions experience from 10-15 years ago is acceptable given the nature of this skill set
  • Strong SAP Basis background
  • General database experience a plus, particularly with Oracle
  • Ability to work independently and translate experience into practical guidance
  • Remote work is acceptable with occasional on-site visits preferred

Engagement Details

  • Not expected to be a full-time engagement
  • Remote with flexibility for occasional on-site visits to Grand Rapids, MI
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