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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$96K - $181K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy and driving growth in the Merchant Acquiring Payments sector. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance product offerings and delive...

Cleveland, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Analyze operational data to drive insights and enhance decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reports and dashboards using SQL, Tableau, and Power BI, focusing on key perf...

Lakeland, FLRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure web applications. Leverage your full-stack development skills to build scalable solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, tackling complex challen...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive secure network segmentation by designing and managing compliant architectures. Leverage advanced security tools to ensure policy-driven connectivity across global environments while leading oper...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive business transformation as a Revenue Cloud Solution Architect. Leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize sales and finance alignment, streamline operations, and deliver impactful...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of network engineers to design, implement, and secure cloud and hybrid network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring staff and driving process improvements...

Tallahassee, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a skilled agile team focused on the ServiceNow Platform, ensuring efficient delivery of enterprise service management solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize and...

Wilmington, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategy and product leadership for Feed ERP solutions, ensuring alignment between teams to optimize market growth and revenue. Leverage industry expertise to enhance product offerings and custo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer broadband initiatives by leading multidisciplinary teams in project management, financial oversight, and client engagement. Drive strategic planning and compliance for funding programs while e...

Franklin, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal digital services programs, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships across multidisciplinary teams while ma...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Reimagine the user experience as a Sr. Experience Architect, leading diverse teams to deliver impactful design solutions. Drive client engagement with strategic vision and foster collaboration to crea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $156K *

Elevate strategic decision-making by managing integrated program plans, ensuring accurate portfolio data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate preconstruction processes by leading project planning, coordination, and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and timelines while managing cost estima...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading complex cybersecurity initiatives. Drive project success by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring the protection of sensitive dat...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving business growth in the Data Centers vertical, executing strategic go-to-market plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to deliver innovative electrical inf...

Hanover, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $169K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$139K - $218K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud sales operations by driving strategic planning and transformation initiatives for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure o...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $125K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $147K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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.