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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$175K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical direction and mentoring teams while driving program delivery and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration in a dynamic engineering environment...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $285K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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Herndon, VARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

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Florida, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $135K *

Champion the design and delivery of impactful learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing the learner experience across a global Operations organization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Oracle eBusiness Suite implementation, leading a skilled team to enhance financial modules while ensuring seamless project management and technical problem reso...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $215K *

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Virginia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $143K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

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Illinois, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $136K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $248K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven insights by designing and supporting robust data models and analytics solutions that empower clinical, operational, and financial decision-making across the organization. Drive pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

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Ohio, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $300K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

2 days 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.