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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$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading security architecture for mergers and acquisitions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions, ensuring seamless integration and ri...

Atlanta, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by leading strategic initiatives in mergers and acquisitions. Collaborate across teams to design and implement robust security solutions, ensuring seamless integration and...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

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

$183K - $239K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

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New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technical pre-sales, mentor peers, and enhance customer relationships. Own the sales process for strategic accounts, ensuring seamless transitions and fostering growth thr...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

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Idaho Falls, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading revenue cycle consulting projects, managing junior staff, and driving operational improvements while building strong client relationships. Leverage your expertise in h...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by leading premium wholesale partnerships for a baby brand. Drive account management, program design, and independent sales rep oversight to enhance brand positioning and sales perfo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise solutions by leveraging Oracle Fusion expertise. Drive the design and implementation of scalable architectures, ensuring seamless integration and automation...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, architect, and implement innovative AI and ML strategies, ensuring customer success and adoption across diverse technical e...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth by managing major enterprise accounts. You'll foster relationships, navigate complex sales cycles, and lead strategic initiatives to expand our footprint in the cyber...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of semiconductor advisory by leading transformative projects, driving multimillion-dollar sales, and mentoring a dynamic team of consultants to deliver innovative solutions in supply...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $151K *

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive network expansion by engaging providers and negotiating contracts to enhance Medicare services. Collaborate with a remote team to ensure network adequacy and build strong relationships with heal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $195K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact data center construction projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure operational success from inception to completion...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the growth of a robust provider network, oversee enterprise partnerships, manage implementation processes, and enhance practice adoption while driving strategic initiatives and collaborations...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $252K *

Transform the enterprise AI landscape by architecting innovative cloud solutions, enabling optimized workflows across government services, and driving team excellence in AI development and integration...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as an SAP EWM Solution Architect, leading innovative projects in Supply Chain Management. Use your expertise to enhance client relationships and drive business development in an ev...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform client experiences by leading the design and implementation of Oracle HCM Cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performance technical architectures t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.