Business Architect Jobs

Business architects connect an organization’s strategy to the capabilities, operating models, processes, and technology needed to deliver it. Explore vetted Business Architect opportunities on Ladders, including senior roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Openings and requirements vary by employer and location.

What Does a Business Architect Do?

Business architects analyze how an organization creates value and translate strategic goals into practical plans for change. Their work may include defining business capabilities, documenting current and future operating models, mapping processes, identifying gaps, and coordinating transformation initiatives across business and technology teams.

Common Business Architect Responsibilities

  • Connect enterprise strategy to business capabilities, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
  • Design or improve operating models, organizational structures, and end-to-end processes.
  • Develop architecture artifacts such as capability maps, value streams, and business blueprints.
  • Partner with executives, product leaders, IT teams, and stakeholders to assess change impacts.
  • Identify opportunities to improve customer experience, efficiency, resilience, and growth.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for strategic thinking, business analysis, stakeholder facilitation, and clear communication. Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, process modeling, operating-model design, and transformation planning can be valuable. Specific qualifications vary; some roles prefer a relevant degree, industry expertise, or professional certifications.

Business Architect Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore Business Architect listings in this compensation range. Senior architects may advance into enterprise architecture, strategy, transformation leadership, or executive roles.

Find Business Architect Jobs on Ladders

Browse Business Architect opportunities and compare role requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details. Use Ladders to find professional positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$94K - $266K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative reporting solutions. Collaborate with business users and technical experts to design impactful dashboards and dataflows, driving suc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Unlock potential by providing architectural engineering support for DOJ/BOP facilities. Collaborate on technical analyses, document reviews, and design recommendations to enhance decision-making and p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $188K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $190K *

Champion innovative technical solutions as you lead the architecture and implementation on cutting-edge projects. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $313K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, guiding them in architecting AI-first solutions within the Life Sciences sector, while driving internal initiatives and enhanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $220K *

Transform strategic initiatives into actionable plans, driving growth and efficiency through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. Lead M&A strategies and enhance customer experienc...

Olympia, WARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $176K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $176K *

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Birmingham, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $160K *

Lead cost management efforts for diverse pharmaceutical projects, ensuring clear communication and robust documentation while nurturing trusted relationships with clients and teams for successful proj...

Richmond, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead technical service delivery for complex accounts, guiding solution design and lifecycle management. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead transformative Treasury solutions, guiding clients through complex challenges while fostering team growth and driving strategic initiatives to enhance delivery and market impact. Build lasting re...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $174K *

Innovate ERP solutions by driving strategic analysis, aligning technical requirements with business needs, and ensuring optimal architecture and integration to support scalability and performance for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $174K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $182K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $195K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

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New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $225K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$204K - $229K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $160K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Business Architect?question toggle

    A Business Architect helps translate an organization’s strategy into business capabilities, operating models, processes, and change plans. The role often bridges business leaders and technology teams.

  • What does a Business Architect do day to day?question toggle

    Typical work can include mapping capabilities and processes, assessing operating models, identifying gaps, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and creating roadmaps that support strategic change.

  • What qualifications are common for Business Architect jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer. Many positions value business analysis or enterprise architecture experience, strategic and communication skills, process or capability modeling, and familiarity with transformation programs. Some employers prefer a relevant degree or certification.

  • How much do Business Architects earn?question toggle

    Business Architect pay varies by experience, employer, industry, and location. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Business Architect opportunities.

  • Where can I find Business Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Business Architect openings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with listed compensation of $100,000 or more.