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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining ETL applications, leveraging Ab Initio and Teradata technologies. Collaborate with team members to ensure data integrity and optimize data assets for fede...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Drive business growth by identifying and qualifying federal procurement opportunities, focusing on healthcare contracts. Collaborate on capture strategies and build partnerships to enhance win probabi...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $175K *

Unlock strategic value through effective vendor management and resource optimization, enhancing the firm's research and information capabilities while collaborating across teams to drive innovation an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$149K - $248K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $135K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $149K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $157K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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

$85K - $105K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $240K *

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$227K - $280K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $190K *

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $125K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $125K *

Champion the delivery of innovative solutions across Billing and Data platforms. Leverage your expertise to drive product ownership, manage Agile processes, and ensure high-quality releases while coll...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $205K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to drive digital transformation as an SAP Senior Consultant. Collaborate globally to meet project timelines while enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic support across...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $225K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.