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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$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise security by bridging technical and strategic initiatives, ensuring robust cyber defense across hybrid environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and d...

Reston, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage complex multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring high-quality execution and fostering strong client relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver on time and within budge...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by joining a collaborative team to design innovative corporate interiors. Contribute to projects of various scales while mentoring junior designers and embracing continuous learnin...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape innovative interior designs through collaboration, mentorship, and proactive engagement to deliver impactful corporate and commercial spaces that enhance user experience and build strong client...

4 weeks ago

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

$138K - $188K *

Drive your career with a strategic role leading enterprise architecture initiatives. Collaborate with executives to align technology with business goals, optimize investments, and foster innovation ac...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$138K - $188K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise architecture strategy and governance. Collaborate with executives to align technology investments with business goals, driving innovation and operational efficien...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $100K *

Transform your career by designing and optimizing data models that drive enterprise initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, efficient data structures that meet busines...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Lead the design and governance of comprehensive SAP solutions across multiple modules, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and best practices while driving digital transformation initiatives...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Empower digital transformation by designing innovative insurance solutions using InsureMO's API-first architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient solutions tai...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $281K *

Join a team that's redefining client engagement through innovative AI-native solutions. You'll tackle complex business challenges, deploying cutting-edge capabilities while ensuring measurable outcome...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $281K *

Lead the charge in deploying AI-native solutions, collaborating with clients to turn complex challenges into impactful strategies. Own and optimize end-to-end implementations, ensuring seamless integr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $281K *

Join a dynamic team where you will own the implementation of AI-native solutions, embedding with clients to drive measurable outcomes through innovative designs and integrations, while leveraging your...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $281K *

Unlock potential by embedding with client teams to solve complex business challenges. Transform ambiguous problems into scalable, AI-powered solutions while overseeing their end-to-end implementation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $166K *

Drive project success by managing multiple complex initiatives, optimizing processes, and performing in-depth financial analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance telecom expense management and ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $293K *

Champion enterprise architecture by translating strategy into actionable solutions. Collaborate extensively with cross-functional leaders, ensuring alignment with modern standards and governance while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower the design and development of enterprise-grade data solutions, leveraging medallion architecture and advanced data modeling to deliver actionable insights through user-centric dashboards and r...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and enforcement of enterprise architecture to align IT decisions with business strategy, guiding a team of 100 in a dynamic environment focused on TOGAF, Zachman, or ArchiMate fra...

Laval, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$350K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in establishing a robust enterprise architecture and governance framework that harmonizes technology, data, and AI practices, ensuring innovation while preserving integrity, security...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$350K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in establishing enterprise architecture and AI governance, ensuring technology and data practices meet public company standards. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation while main...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$350K - $500K+*

Shape the firm’s enterprise architecture and governance to accelerate technology, data, and AI scalability while ensuring compliance, integrity, and operational sustainability in readiness for public...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$350K - $500K+*

Transform enterprise architecture by establishing governance standards for technology, data, and AI to drive innovation while ensuring security and compliance across the organization in a dynamic envi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$350K - $500K+*

Transform enterprise architecture governance within a dynamic technology landscape. Drive AI innovation and data integrity while enabling rapid delivery with strong regulatory oversight and strategic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading requirements analysis and documentation for complex business solutions. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive successful implementations and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Lead the planning and design of innovative laboratory facilities, optimizing workflows and compliance in life sciences. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create effective, adaptable, and saf...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Architect scalable AI solutions that enhance business processes, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into production-ready des...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.