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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$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise architecture initiatives that align technology with business goals. Drive innovation and ensure scalable, secure solutions across digital platforms and AI a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $165K *

Elevate enterprise architecture by leading design, governance, and platform engineering initiatives. Collaborate across teams to align technology with business goals while implementing innovative AI s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Lead and optimize enterprise architecture initiatives, guiding robust platform engineering and AI integration efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives while mentoring teams to foster innov...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Optimize enterprise architectures and engineering workflows by leveraging best practices in software solution design and platform management. Drive innovation and mentoring while aligning technical in...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Empower your career by partnering with us to innovate enterprise architecture solutions, leverage cutting-edge AI tools, and guide teams in delivering high-impact projects that align with business pri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping enterprise architecture, driving innovation, and mentoring teams to achieve elevated business capabilities aligned with strategic goals while cultivating a culture of...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of technology by leading enterprise architecture initiatives. Drive innovative solutions, mentor engineers, and implement best practices to enhance platform engineering, ensuring alig...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the infrastructure landscape by owning the end-to-end design and implementation of a robust core platform, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while leading vendor negotiations and technic...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $114K *

Shape the future of business transformation by collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive growth, reduce costs, and manage risks effectively. Your expertise will bridg...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud operations and platform reliability on Azure. Drive automation, improve incident response, and mentor teams while ensuring high availability and performance across c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Delivery Architect, leading technical direction for implementations, guiding teams, and enhancing processes to ensure high-quality outcomes in Salesforce environments...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate automated testing solutions by leading design and implementation of frameworks. Leverage AI tools and mentor teams to enhance software quality across Agile environments, ensuring robust, main...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing regulatory compliance through innovative analysis and strategic process redesign. Collaborate with stakeholders to bridge technical and functional areas, ensu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$130K - $150K *

Manage and oversee multiple architectural projects, ensuring successful execution from investigation to close-out. Collaborate with clients and teams to maintain quality, adherence to codes, and effec...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead architectural teams, ensuring successful project delivery through design and documentation while mentoring staff and providing technical leadership for...

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

$95K - $115K *

Engage with a dynamic architectural team to lead projects from design to documentation, providing technical expertise, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality delivery while meeting project milesto...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enterprise pipeline creation by engaging stakeholders, uncovering business problems, and crafting value-driven strategies for high-impact opportunities in strategic accounts, while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $287K *

Lead the charge in driving technical success for public sector clients by designing and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with internal teams and engage with customers to meet mission-criti...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $287K *

Champion innovative solutions in the public sector by leading technical architecture efforts, engaging with customers, and driving successful outcomes through collaboration and expertise in cloud secu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage architectural projects from conception to completion, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality healthcare design solutions. Leverage expertise in project management and client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, driving innovation in analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage teams, ensuring successful deployment of SAP...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, leading teams in deploying solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud, BW, and S/4HANA. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage analytic...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive architectural excellence for a cutting-edge enterprise website hosting platform. Lead engineering teams, ensure compliance with federal standards, and optimize cloud solutions to enhance perform...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize creative production through advanced AI and dynamic workflows, empowering a high-velocity studio to deliver personalized, high-performing marketing assets on a global scale while maintaining...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful architectural projects by leading diverse teams in planning, design, and construction across various sectors. Collaborate to solve complex challenges while championing sustainability a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.