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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$72K - $114K *

Drive business success by analyzing and optimizing processes, systems, and operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solutions, enhancing workflow and project...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to define and implement enterprise architecture frameworks that align technology solutions with strategic IT objectives, ensuring security, scalability, and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform product data architecture by leading initiatives that modernize the lifecycle for a major omnichannel retailer. Collaborate with stakeholders to design enterprise-scale solutions across digi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing secure cloud architectures for DoD environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity measures into cloud solutions, ensuring robust protection against...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of Business Analysts and Architects, driving alignment between strategic business goals and R&D initiatives, ensuring project excellence and cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of architectural design by leading diverse projects, fostering collaboration, and driving sustainable practices while enhancing client relationships and business development efforts a...

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive enterprise architecture excellence by leading contractor teams, ensuring effective communication between Government and Contractor, and managing program deliverables while identifying risks and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the design and evaluation of advanced low voltage technology systems, ensuring effective integration of communication and medical technology infrastructures while preparing essential constru...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the implementation journey for federal clients by leading end-to-end deployments, ensuring seamless integration and user adoption while navigating complex compliance environments and collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative architectural solutions across diverse markets. Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful project execution while leading design efforts...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform business development by identifying new segments and opportunities. Collaborate with leadership to shape strategic initiatives, engage with potential clients, and drive growth through innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of business development by identifying and shaping new market segments, building strategic relationships, and driving innovative opportunities that enhance growth and collaboratio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise architecture solutions, ensuring alignment with business strategies and technical standards to enhance performance, scalability, and security across sy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $210K *

Launch transformative compute and storage architectures in hybrid cloud environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to define strategies and standards, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals wh...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $117K *

Bring your expertise to a collaborative team, driving innovative design solutions across diverse commercial projects while enhancing your skills and professional growth in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a global team of architects to shape data, AI, and analytics strategies. Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure robust, reliable systems that drive business decisions an...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $174K *

Join a team that's leading the charge in architecting complex AI solutions for enterprise environments. Drive technical excellence and mentorship while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to trans...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $150K *

Transform business processes as a working leader, guiding a team of Business Analysts through complex requirements discovery and process design. Ensure quality, clarity, and alignment while driving su...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading architectural projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative, community-focused designs while ensuring technical excellence...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Collaborate with a team to architect and deliver scalable quote-to-cash solutions, enhancing revenue operations through innovative technology and best practices while engaging with clients to translat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $361K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative AI and automation solutions for Finance Transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure architectures that drive business...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming organizations through AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity and drive measurable o...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and modernization of enterprise applications, focusing on microservices, containerization, and cloud-based architecture. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement scalable solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Champion innovative data architectures by designing and building robust data platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to integrate tools and processes, ensuring optimal performance and security while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and inspire a talented architecture department, driving strategic initiatives, enhancing operational excellence, and fostering collaboration across disciplines to deliv...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.