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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$109K - $224K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing enterprise data architectures, integrating traditional and modern data platforms to enhance analytics and AI capabilities while ensuring data quality, governa...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $91K *

Transform workforce planning by engaging with leaders to optimize talent deployment, enhance data accuracy, and build strong networks. Drive proactive resource management and support project success t...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion AI-driven transformation by delivering tailored solutions that enhance customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize AI strategies, ensuring...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $233K *

Transform enterprise security by leading the ServiceNow platform architecture. Drive governance, establish secure patterns, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and robust securi...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading multidisciplinary teams in all project phases, focusing on complex residential renovations. Utilize your expertise in architectural documentation and existing building c...

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex residential projects by coordinating multidisciplinary teams, driving design phases, and ensuring quality while addressing technical and regulatory challenges...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic planning and analysis to enhance Army Materiel Command's readiness and sustainment initiatives, ensuring compliance with key timelines and delivering actionable insights f...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and elevate your career by designing scalable backend services and optimizing databases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in a cloud-native banking platfor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $151K *

Partner with us to architect innovative cloud solutions that enhance customer success and drive product adoption. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle technical challenges and deliver customized...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead a talented team to elevate digital experiences, ensuring alignment with business goals, prioritizing projects, and implementing streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency and stakeho...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of Salesforce solutions by leading innovative cloud architectures, enhancing user experiences and driving transformative projects in a collaborative environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower operational excellence in global web content delivery, overseeing AEM and NUWA Authoring along with Quality Assurance, ensuring high standards and efficiency across diverse digital initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and implementation of enterprise BI solutions, leading a team to optimize Power BI architecture, data modeling, and performance while engaging stakeholders to meet business needs...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

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Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate enterprise architecture by bridging business goals with technical execution, ensuring scalable and secure solutions. Drive API integration and oversee cloud strategies to enhance organization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading SAP S/4HANA and Ariba implementations, optimizing processes, and driving transformation initiatives within a collaborative ERP Center of Excellence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise content management solutions, collaborating with clients to define strategies that integrate API-led architecture, AI, and document management for opti...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative data architecture solutions to craft enterprise-level data models, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies within a collaborative Data Mesh framework. Shape data products that empower d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise content management strategies, optimizing architecture solutions, and driving innovation through API-led frameworks and AI integration. Collaborate with clients t...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving architectural excellence and AI adoption. You'll optimize cloud systems, enhance data processing, and lead engineering teams to innovate and scale efficiently, ensuring robu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Lead healthcare projects from design to construction, fostering client relationships and guiding multidisciplinary teams. Shape the growth of our Madison office while ensuring project alignment with c...

2 weeks ago

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

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.