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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$150K - $180K *

Engage as a hands-on architect to design and implement AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance. Collaborate with teams to accelerate adoption and maintain best practi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $283K *

Pioneer a dynamic program management environment, leading teams and projects with technical expertise. Build strong client relations and ensure critical milestone achievements for large-scale construc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering preconstruction efforts by leading front-end project planning, cost development, and schedule creation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming dental and orthodontic practices through expert onboarding and system configuration. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful implementations and enhance our...

Irvine, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $170K *

Drive transformative Oracle Cloud P2P solutions for Higher Education, guiding teams and clients through strategic implementations while fostering a collaborative culture and mentoring junior staff to...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of enterprise ServiceNow solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation and enhance critical business operations through effective g...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the enhancement of financial reporting processes and efficiencies, ensuring accurate visibility into organizational performance. Collaborate with leadership on strategic projects to drive ope...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $125K *

Shape the future of integration projects by owning technical direction, ensuring seamless execution, and fostering client trust. Collaborate with sales and development teams to deliver clear documenta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Oversee the Dynamics 365 business in the US, driving growth, profitability, and team development while ensuring delivery excellence and strategic customer engagement for sustainable success...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Lead enterprise asset strategy for building and infrastructure, optimizing lifecycle performance and capital investment. Drive team development and establish governance to enhance operational reliabil...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance product awareness and engagement within the architectural community. This role involves building relationships with architects and specifiers, serving as a technical sales e...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading data architecture initiatives across Oracle Cloud applications. Drive data governance, migration, and integration strategies to enhance business processes and ensure dat...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$97K - $130K *

Drive collections performance and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experience while ensuring compliance and optimizing proces...

Alabama, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of creative leadership by setting visionary strategies, driving distinctive brand expressions, and empowering a talented team to deliver integrated, high-impact marketing campaigns th...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower strategic financial decisions by analyzing investments, market opportunities, and capital allocation. Collaborate with C-suite executives to drive growth and optimize resource allocation while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$103K - $154K *

Unlock your potential as a vital member of a client-focused team, leveraging your expertise to drive successful pre-sales engagements, solutions delivery, and client management in the dynamic utility...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $154K *

Innovate and lead technical solutions for utility challenges, driving strategic growth through effective pre-sales engagement and deep collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead the implementation and support of Sage 100 ERP systems, collaborating with clients to enhance business processes and deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency and success across...

Fort Lauderdale, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing workplace design and construction projects, ensuring operational readiness and accountability across multiple sites while optimizing budgets and vendor performance for succ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $143K *

Drive product innovation by overseeing the lifecycle of our flagship car wash software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality deliver...

Akron, OHRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic account management initiatives, driving customer satisfaction and revenue growth through effective relationship building and expansion strategies in a dynamic ent...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive seamless client implementations by managing complex, multi-service projects. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and exceptional client experiences thr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex assignments in insurance restoration, leading a global team to deliver exceptional service, oversee project management, and ensure high-quality reporting for clien...

Quebec, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $189K *

Engage clients by presenting tailored product demonstrations, addressing unique business challenges, and collaborating closely with sales teams to drive effective solutions and enhance customer experi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.