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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$140K - $165K *

Drive innovative solutions by designing scalable backend architectures using .NET, Java, and cloud technologies for online banking applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Drive the design and development of scalable backend solutions for online banking applications, leveraging .NET, Java, and cloud technologies to enhance client servicing and account management process...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design secure IT solutions for the Marine Corps, leveraging your expertise in SAFe and vendor technologies. You will integrate systems and guide technical roadmaps, ensuring com...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Marine Corps IT by bridging critical requirements and innovative architectural solutions. Drive the integration of cutting-edge systems within a collaborative...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Advance innovative IT solutions within complex military systems, leveraging your expertise in SAFe and enterprise architecture. Drive secure, integrated design that aligns technical solutions with str...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive data architecture strategies, governance, and integration efforts to ensure enterprise data accuracy, security, and reliability, while optimizing data standards and best practices across multipl...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to shape innovative architectural solutions and ensure project success through collaborative efforts and strategic problem-solving. You'll tackle diverse assignments in a dynamic environ...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in architecting and modernizing illustration applications, driving cloud adoption and technical excellence across teams. Collaborate with product and engineering to ensure scalable, re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Design secure cloud infrastructures and strategies, guiding compliance efforts and risk management in Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS environments while collaborating with teams to enhance cybersecurity...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable AI solutions, leveraging cloud platforms and generative AI architecture to optimize performance across production-grade AI systems...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Help us lead Anaplan model development as an architectural SME, driving large-scale connected planning solutions while collaborating with senior leadership to optimize processes and deliver insights e...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative Anaplan solutions by leading model development and architecture. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize connected planning strategies and drive impactful insights across th...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $102K *

Drive workforce planning initiatives by identifying and deploying talent efficiently. Collaborate with leadership to enhance forecasting accuracy and manage demands while building strong networks for...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$81K - $91K *

Optimize resources by effectively managing workforce planning and deployment, enhancing team collaboration and data accuracy, while ensuring sustained talent engagement and operational success across...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$81K - $91K *

Drive workforce planning and resource deployment by engaging with team managers, maximizing forecasts, and building networks for talent while ensuring data quality and managing supply-demand dynamics...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Empower workforce planning by driving talent deployment and resource management. Collaborate with leadership to optimize forecasts, enhance data quality, and build strong networks, ensuring the right...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Optimize workforce planning by driving talent engagement, ensuring data accuracy, and providing insights to leaders. Collaborate with managers to maximize resource utilization and fulfill project need...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Empower effective workforce planning by collaborating with leaders to analyze and deploy talent resources, ensuring optimal utilization and timely delivery of key projects and pursuits across the orga...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in strategic workforce planning, optimizing talent deployment and forecasting across sectors. Collaborate with various leaders to enhance operational efficiency and ensure data accurac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Transform workforce planning by optimizing talent deployment and enhancing forecasting accuracy. Collaborate with project and service leaders to drive data quality and ensure effective resource alloca...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Optimize resource allocation and workforce planning to support project efficiency and success. Build strong relationships with managers, enhance data accuracy, and drive demand management while proact...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Unlock workforce potential by driving talent planning, managing supply and demand, and supporting stakeholders to meet project needs. Collaborate across sectors, utilize workforce analytics, and build...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to drive workforce planning and talent deployment. Collaborate with leaders to enhance data quality, maximize resource utilization, and foster strong relationships to meet project...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Support workforce planning by collaborating with project managers and leaders to ensure optimal talent deployment, enhance data accuracy, and proactively manage resource demands across projects in a d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical direction of diverse architectural projects, ensuring design intent translates into deliverables while collaborating with clients and consultants to meet regulatory standards an...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.