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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$120K - $150K *

Transform enterprise operations by architecting and optimizing ERP and PLM systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, compliance, and decisi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion a dynamic marketing strategy that enhances branding and PR efforts. Lead a talented team to craft impactful communications while driving collaboration with firm leaders for strategic growth a...

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

$160K - $177K *

Lead the technical vision and architecture strategy for major initiatives, driving secure, scalable solutions while collaborating across functions to align business objectives with innovative technolo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $177K *

Shape the technical vision and architecture strategy for major initiatives, driving secure, scalable solutions while collaborating across functions to align business objectives with engineering effort...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that shapes the IT architecture framework, designing scalable, secure solutions by collaborating with stakeholders for enterprise-wide alignment and innovation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative architectural projects, collaborating with designers from planning to construction. Ensure compliance with codes, manage documentation, and oversee tasks while shaping communi...

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

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Shape the future of architecture by collaborating with a dynamic team to design innovative projects across diverse sectors, from commercial to public works, ensuring quality and compliance throughout...

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform the technology landscape by designing scalable, secure solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with business goals, ensuring compliance and driving innovation in a dyn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by shaping technology landscapes and driving strategic architecture initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, secure solutions that align with business objecti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform technology landscapes by collaborating with stakeholders to design scalable, secure solutions. Drive architecture standards and ensure alignment with business objectives while enabling data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Deliver strategic technical leadership by designing scalable, secure solutions that align with business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the technology landscape and drive architectu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and implementation of scalable, secure technology solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the firm's architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals while providing str...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by designing innovative solution architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and insightful analytical solutions that a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Elevate disaster recovery and business continuity strategies by leading architecture initiatives for critical facilities, assessing current states, and defining actionable DR architectures to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $244K *

Lead strategic acquisitions and partnerships to drive growth initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing due diligence for impactful financial transactions that align with long...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of architectural design by integrating technology and sustainability across diverse project types. Collaborate with a dynamic team on complex projects, leveraging creativity and techn...

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

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Shape innovative deployment strategies for multi-site services and manage client proposals while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver optimal technical solutions for enterprise infrastructure c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading strategic sales initiatives to maximize revenue growth and strengthen client partnerships within the healthcare advertising sector, driving measurable outcomes and de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $173K *

Join a team that's redefining API integration by leveraging your expertise to guide customers in automating service processes. Collaborate with technical sellers and enhance API adoption through effec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $200K *

Advance the future of high-performance computing by architecting innovative hardware systems for AI workloads. Drive collaboration, mentor teams, and optimize designs for exceptional performance in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovation in high-performance computing systems by architecting cutting-edge hardware tailored for AI workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions ensuring pe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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Elevate web application architecture by leading modernization efforts, defining standards, and ensuring secure integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, user-friendly...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $242K *

Unlock transformative PLM solutions by leading strategic initiatives that enhance product development and drive innovation for top-tier manufacturing clients. Collaborate with experts to shape digital...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $242K *

Champion digital engineering transformations by designing innovative PLM strategies that drive business value. Collaborate with industry experts to influence large-scale initiatives and enhance produc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate by leading the architectural transformation of a legacy platform into a scalable, AI-driven solution. Your expertise will guide modernization efforts while enhancing performance and security...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.