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 - $180K *

Transform enterprise architecture governance by leading processes, ensuring data quality, and driving improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain standards and support decision-making thro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $180K *

Lead the execution of Enterprise Architecture Governance, ensuring data quality and compliance across technology portfolios. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance processes and drive con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $210K *

Optimize complex data solutions by leading technical teams and engaging in hands-on SQL work. Balance management and technical expertise to drive performance, guide projects, and foster collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading technical teams in delivering complex data solutions. Engage deeply with SQL/T-SQL while managing projects and stakeholder relationships, ensuring high performance and effe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $210K *

Empower your career by leading technical teams in delivering complex data solutions. Engage with SQL technology while managing projects and stakeholder relationships, ensuring optimal performance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $210K *

Engage in a dynamic role leading technical teams while maintaining hands-on SQL expertise. Drive complex data solutions, manage projects, and foster client relationships, all while navigating large da...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading technical teams to deliver complex data solutions. Engage deeply with SQL/T-SQL while managing projects and stakeholders. Drive performance optimization and guide teams thr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $235K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and implementation of enterprise data and analytics solutions, ensuring alignment with business strategies and fostering data-driven decision-making across the o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $182K *

Join a team that's pioneering SAP S/4HANA finance solutions, integrating AI to enhance financial operations and decision-making. Drive innovation in complex finance environments while ensuring complia...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative design solutions in life sciences by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction from concept to construction. Your expertise will enhance project del...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality design projects, managing client relationships, and leading consulting studies for capital projects up to $75 million, ensuring excellence in pe...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $214K *

Shape enterprise data architectures by leveraging your expertise in Databricks and modern cloud platforms. Collaborate with clients to design scalable solutions that drive analytics, AI/ML, and data g...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $253K *

Drive impactful transformation in the banking sector by leading strategy engagements and fostering long-term client relationships while integrating advanced analytics and technology for optimized oper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $253K *

Lead transformative commercial banking strategy initiatives, empowering teams to deliver actionable insights and innovative solutions, while enhancing client relationships and achieving strategic busi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $240K *

Elevate data architecture by leveraging cloud infrastructure and diverse OS environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance data management, engineering, and processing, ensuring seamless integratio...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Analyze and transform data solutions to align with strategic business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting capabilities and drive informed decision-making through innovative archi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Elevate your impact by leading technical innovation in sports architecture. You will guide complex projects from inception to execution, ensuring high-quality design and functionality in stadiums, are...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the architectural vision by leading project teams, ensuring design excellence, compliance, and client satisfaction while transforming concepts into high-performing spaces that enhance business s...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion preconstruction initiatives for large-scale commercial projects, ensuring accurate estimates, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals through effective communication and relatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of commercial construction by driving preconstruction excellence, managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relationships while ensuring client satisfaction and project alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in architectural design, ensuring project success through collaboration, compliance, and quality assurance while mentoring a talented team to deliver high-performing spaces that align...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the architectural design and planning of complex projects, ensuring alignment with client vision and operational needs while mentoring teams and driving quality standards throughout project deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading architectural design teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and transforming client visions into high-performing spaces that drive business success...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform client visions into high-performing spaces by leading architectural projects, ensuring design integrity, compliance, and quality. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver innovative sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $244K *

Lead enterprise architecture initiatives for data and AI, shaping strategic technology decisions and governance frameworks that enhance business capabilities and drive efficiency across platforms and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.