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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$85K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by transforming customer needs into tailored telecommunications solutions, influencing project profitability, and collaborating across teams to drive innovative designs and excep...

Yellowknife, NTIn-Person

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

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in crafting target-state architecture that integrates business processes, applications, and data. Your role will shape enterprise transformation while ensuring alignment with strategic...

United StatesRemote

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

$170K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading business development strategies across the Western Region, enhancing client relationships, and driving sustainable growth in government and infrastructure sectors. Collabor...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform architectural design for hyperscale data centers, ensuring code compliance and life safety across diverse markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative, buildable solutions f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion growth by leading architectural projects, driving client relations, and enhancing teamwork across various disciplines to secure new opportunities and elevate design excellence in a collaborat...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise transformation through ServiceNow solutions. Leverage your expertise in architecture and presales to guide clients and System Integrators, ensuring successful imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing architectural design across diverse projects. Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver innovative solutions while honing your skills in a dynamic, s...

Today

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

$125K - $160K *

Innovate by architecting and delivering high-quality software solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in modern technologies to solve complex problems and enhance syste...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Elevate your career by architecting high-quality software solutions. Drive technical excellence, lead innovative projects, and influence system architecture while collaborating across teams to optimiz...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $207K *

Manage and advance high-performance database platforms, ensuring scalability and operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to design and optimize solutions for mission-critical applications, enha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $125K *

Transform design visions into reality by leading interior projects, guiding teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail. Drive project succe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of cloud architecture by leading transformative solutions. Drive enterprise-scale initiatives, modernize applications, and empower cross-functional teams to achieve digital excellence...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $149K *

Drive innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Salesforce capabilities, ensuring seamless integrations and optimal user experiences while maintaining high standards...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance technology and data solutions, bridging business needs with technical expertise. Drive efficiency through automation, analytics, and strategic initiatives, fostering col...

2 weeks ago

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

$155K - $190K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions by leading architecture, design, and implementation efforts. Collaborate with clients to transform strategic objectives into scalable...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing robust database architectures, ensuring data integrity, and driving business insights through innovative data solutions in a collaborative environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing architectural projects, ensuring quality construction documents and timely completion within budget. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver exceptional results while...

4 days ago

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

$112K - $179K *

Drive technology solutions and architecture designs that align with business objectives, bridging technical and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and functionality within establishe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality commercial and retail projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by leading commercial, retail, and grocery developments from concept to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, cost-effective execution while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Drive the successful delivery of commercial and retail projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and quality standards from concept to completion...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead commercial, retail, and grocery projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality delivery through effective project management and collaboration with multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality commercial, retail, and grocery projects. Manage all phases from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with client goals and indus...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $174K *

Shape the future of space exploration by leading technology development, engaging with partners, and building strategic roadmaps that align with company goals while staying abreast of industry advance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.