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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$132K - $261K *

Transform enterprise environments by leading digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and enhancing productivity through innovative workplace technologies and solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $261K *

Drive enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic guidance and architecture direction. Lead cross-domain analysis to enhance productivity and operational efficiency ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $261K *

Join a team that's transforming workplace technology by leading digital employee experience initiatives, driving strategic recommendations, and enhancing productivity across enterprise environments...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $241K *

Drive enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives, providing technical direction and strategic recommendations to enhance productivity and operational efficiency across workplace technolog...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $302K *

Engage in leading enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic direction and architecture guidance to enhance workplace technologies and improve operational efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $278K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives. Drive strategic recommendations and technology assessments to enhance productivity and operational efficiency acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $278K *

Transform enterprise environments by leading digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and enhancing productivity through innovative workplace technologies and solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Elevate technology solutions by architecting enterprise-grade software and data systems. Collaborate with business stakeholders to align strategic goals, develop robust roadmaps, and champion innovati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing our complex data architecture, ensuring robust event sourcing, efficient data processing, and AI preparedness. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $167K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading the migration of on-premises workloads to AWS. Collaborate with teams to build secure, automated environments while optimizing performance and cost...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $225K *

Innovate with us by driving enterprise architecture, leading projects, and designing core applications across sectors like healthcare and insurance. Join a collaborative team, enhancing your skills th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $250K *

Transform the future of data architecture by assessing current systems and defining innovative solutions that enhance interoperability and governance across the organization, ensuring alignment with s...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative technology solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, designing scalable architectures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Leverage expertise in Azure and emerging te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$114K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative application architectures, driving digital transformation while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align technology solution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $211K *

Unlock potential by building strong customer relationships and maximizing their experience. This role focuses on strategic alignment, operational excellence, and issue resolution to enable customers t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $211K *

Lead the charge in fostering strong customer relationships to maximize their experience. This dynamic role requires a blend of technical acumen and strategic advocacy to ensure optimal product usage a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate secure, scalable data solutions by translating business needs into practices. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure architecture meets quality, privacy, and performance standards thro...

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

$110K - $130K *

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

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $227K *

Lead the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and AI-ready data platforms. Manage a team of data professionals while collaborating with stakeholders to align solutions wit...

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

$180K - $205K *

Optimize enterprise strategy and architecture by bridging business and technical domains. Lead governance discussions, develop roadmaps, and maintain IT standards while fostering collaboration across...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $205K *

Architect and advance enterprise strategies, creating alignment for IT initiatives, fostering communication across stakeholders, and developing comprehensive documentation to support mission-critical...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $205K *

Empower the enterprise by serving as a strategic subject matter expert. Create architecture models, align initiatives, and facilitate governance discussions while translating complex technical concept...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with clients to align IT capabilities with business goals. Leverage your expertise in enterprise architecture to drive strategic initiatives and optimize...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by bridging business needs and IT capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions, drive pre-sales strategy, and optimize processes, ensuring alignment with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.