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 shaping innovative loyalty solutions by architecting and guiding technology strategies that align with business goals, ensuring robust frameworks for future growth and operational e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions that enhance customer loyalty. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals, ensuring robust architecture...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading architecture initiatives that shape innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business needs with enterprise architecture, ensu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading architecture activities that shape innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business needs with enterprise architecture, ensuring r...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading architecture initiatives that drive innovative loyalty solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals, ensuring robust and sc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative solutions by architecting robust loyalty systems that align with business goals, ensuring seamless integration and governance across technology platforms to enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $150K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $150K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $150K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $204K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $204K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $204K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

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$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower our integration landscape by designing and evolving systems that enhance automation and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless data movement and support our AI strategy as we...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

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

$160K - $200K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower clients by leading the implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Omnissa Workspace ONE. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive business outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by shaping mobile development solutions and guiding implementation teams to deliver projects following your architectural designs, ensuring quality and effectiveness throughout the de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $250K *

Transform the Workday ecosystem by serving as the technical SME and governance authority, managing the security, configuration, and cross-module complexities for a robust HRIS supporting a large emplo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.