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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$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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of designing an AI agent system for complex transactions, leading the architecture and orchestration while ensuring secure operations and high-value outcomes through expert collaboratio...

London, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Reimagine federal technology solutions by leading the design of a cloud-native, modular platform. Leverage your expertise in AWS, microservices, and security to create resilient architectures that ens...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support and coordinate architectural projects by liaising between teams, ensuring alignment with design standards and market needs, while driving timely delivery and maintaining effective communicatio...

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

$153K - $186K *

Advance your career by driving the design and architecture of enterprise-grade software solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, scalable applications leveraging innovative AI technologies...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $267K *

Lead the evolution of enterprise technology architecture, aligning business strategies with architectural principles and standards. Oversee governance frameworks and collaborate across teams to ensure...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Transform the future of enterprise architecture by leading innovative solutions, driving scalable designs, and mentoring teams to align technology with business goals while ensuring compliance and sec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer transformative solutions in higher education, driving project success and nurturing client relationships across the Northeast while leading a talented team and shaping strategic market initiat...

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

$136K - $204K *

Unlock your potential by leading a diverse team in delivering exceptional architectural solutions. Drive operational efficiency and client satisfaction while fostering growth and collaboration within...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$138K - $200K *

Shape the future of data architecture by designing scalable solutions that drive analytics and business decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement efficient data models and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading innovative architectural projects, ensuring design excellence, and mentoring a talented team while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to achieve project goals...

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with design teams to ensure technical accuracy and quality across projects. Leverage your expertise to support project delivery, compliance, and cross-departmental...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of design projects by providing technical expertise, ensuring quality, and collaborating across teams to deliver successful outcomes while overseeing project scopes and compliance wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower project success by providing technical expertise and oversight across design phases, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and tim...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality design projects. Collaborate with experts, ensure technical accuracy, and support project success through effective planning and execution acros...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality design projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance across all stages, while fostering collaboration and maintaining projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Innovate your career by leading the design of enterprise IT architecture, driving solutions in complex technology environments. Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into scalable systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $155K *

Join us in establishing a robust data strategy and architecture for our Data & Analytics Center of Excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance data solutions, maintain documentation, and ensure ad...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Design and implement a comprehensive data strategy, collaborating across teams to enhance data architecture, ETL processes, and reporting solutions, while ensuring adherence to best practices and comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $193K *

Champion customer experience transformation by designing innovative contact center solutions. Collaborate with executives to define strategies across CCaaS, CRM, AI, and analytics, ensuring seamless c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead architectural solutions by managing design projects from concept through documentation while advising clients on technical matters. Foster team collaboration and ensure quality in all phases of d...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead technical implementation and integration efforts, ensuring strong collaboration with development teams to deliver scalable Salesforce solutions aligned with business requirements and architecture...

Richmond, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of innovative Salesforce solutions by leading design, integration, and testing efforts. Collaborate with developers to implement strategies that align with business objectives and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.