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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$169K - $304K *

Drive innovative IAM architecture solutions, collaborating globally to enhance cloud asset control and ensure operational excellence through strategic design and cross-functional teamwork...

Cambridge, MARemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $304K *

Lead the charge in designing high-quality IAM architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational success and guiding technology choices for cloud asset management...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Champion project success by managing diverse teams and resources, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets while fostering strong client relationships and pursuing new business opportunities...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K *

Drive strategic growth by expanding healthcare advisory relationships, identifying consulting opportunities, and enhancing provider performance across multiple zones. Collaborate with cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K *

Lead the charge in expanding healthcare advisory relationships across the west and northeast zones. Drive strategic growth by identifying and advancing consulting opportunities tied to health system p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K *

Lead the charge in expanding healthcare advisory relationships across the west and northeast zones. Drive strategic growth by identifying and advancing consulting opportunities tied to health system p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K *

Lead strategic growth initiatives by expanding healthcare advisory relationships, driving business development, and enhancing provider strategies across key regions. Collaborate with cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI governance and risk management by leading ServiceNow architecture for a federal Intelligence Community client, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient platform operations acro...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $108K *

Support business development initiatives by preparing pitches, coordinating events, and conducting market research. Collaborate with teams to enhance visibility and recognition, ensuring high-quality...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $117K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role supporting business development initiatives across various practice areas, enhancing marketing visibility, and executing strategic plans to foster growth and clie...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K - $121K *

Elevate business development initiatives by crafting compelling pitches, conducting market research, and coordinating events. Collaborate with teams to enhance visibility and support strategic plannin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $108K *

Transform your career by driving business development initiatives across diverse practice areas. Collaborate with teams to enhance market visibility, support strategic planning, and execute impactful...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's focused on driving business development initiatives across various practice areas. Collaborate on pitches, events, and market research to enhance visibility and support strategic ob...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Drive the architectural vision for AI-led commercial lending modernization, leading a team of engineers to transform legacy systems into innovative solutions while ensuring hands-on involvement throug...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Empower leaders by driving strategic initiatives and enhancing organizational capabilities through innovative, customized experiences. Collaborate across diverse industries to deliver impactful soluti...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $273K *

Shape the future of solutions architecture by leading technical workshops, designing scalable cloud solutions, and serving as the trusted expert throughout the sales process. Collaborate with teams to...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$73K - $192K *

Shape the future of IoT with a strategic role driving system architecture for real-time edge computing and embedded platforms, enabling scalable solutions across industrial environments...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $192K *

Lead the architecture of a next-gen industrial IoT platform, shaping innovative embedded systems and real-time control for intelligent material handling. Oversee integration of cloud connectivity and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare data solutions. As a key player, you'll design a unified data architecture that enhances analytics and decision-making across health brands, ensurin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in innovative design development, ensuring project success through effective team collaboration, client communication, and sustainable practices across all project phases...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Drive innovative design solutions and oversee project teams to ensure quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction throughout all project phases. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver e...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Drive data-driven decision making by analyzing complex datasets and creating impactful visualizations. Collaborate with teams to transform business requirements into actionable insights while ensuring...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving transformative technology solutions for banking clients. Collaborate with diverse teams to craft and implement scalable architecture, accelerating business innovation an...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $300K *

Transform technical landscapes by leading architecture design, ensuring scalable solutions, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business goals while evaluating...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative network solutions. Leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to architect, implement, and support complex projects that enhance clie...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.