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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$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions, collaborating with clients to uncover their technical needs and aligning them with our capabilities, while driving engagement through expert presentations and consultativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise architecture by integrating cutting-edge technology solutions. Collaborate with business customers to design and implement robust, high-performance architectures...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Champion the modernization of Global Payments and Liquidity platforms by defining architecture strategy and driving enterprise-scale transformation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $326K *

Serve as a technical leader for large customers, guiding AI cloud strategies. Connect business priorities with scalable architecture while managing executive engagements and navigating complex decisio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to design AI-ready data architectures using Microsoft Azure. You will connect business goals to scalable data solutions, optimizing the data flow for analytics and AI, ensuring sec...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape data-driven solutions as a Data Architect, utilizing Azure technologies to create scalable, AI-ready data architectures that unlock business insights and enhance operational performance through...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Drive technology strategy and business impact by connecting architecture with operations. Collaborate with leaders to create actionable plans that enhance customer experience and enable agile, scalabl...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $152K *

Optimize end-to-end HR technology solutions, translating complex requirements into scalable architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and promote susta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping global GTM processes. Lead cross-functional teams to establish standards and methodologies, ensuring a cohesive operating model across complex enterpri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of global business processes by leading cross-functional architecture initiatives, ensuring cohesive design and implementation across diverse workstreams while driving transformation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $147K *

Unlock client potential by leading complex solution architecture for Consulting and Managed Services. Collaborate across teams to shape winning proposals, drive implementation, and enhance service del...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $291K *

Lead transformation initiatives across finance processes, driving modernization and automation in FP&A. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and enhance decision-makin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead enterprise IT initiatives by assessing environments, developing solution architectures, and overseeing implementations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational stand...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and governance of AWS data architecture, ensuring reliable, reusable, and scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices and deliver data products while main...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and manage enterprise architecture standards, ensuring clarity and usability for engineering teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to create comprehensive documentation and facilitate architect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $198K *

Champion large-scale Data Center preconstruction efforts, ensuring optimal financial outcomes through leadership of cross-functional teams and effective project management strategies...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $198K *

Elevate data center construction through strategic foresight, robust preconstruction leadership, and exemplary team management, ensuring stellar project execution and client satisfaction on large-scal...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Champion the design and implementation of data architecture, ensuring alignment with business practices while collaborating across teams to enhance data quality, integrity, and compliance in critical...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $190K *

Architect scalable technology solutions within a dynamic enterprise platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business strategies into effective Salesforce integrations and data...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $160K *

Play a key role in designing and maintaining scalable data platforms, collaborating with analysts and engineers to deliver secure, efficient data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snow...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $208K *

Lead the charge in shaping technology strategy and architecture for key accounts in Healthcare and Life Sciences. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions, drive account growth, a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $208K *

Elevate technology strategy and architectural direction for key accounts in Healthcare. Serve as a trusted advisor, driving innovative solutions and fostering client relationships to achieve business...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $208K *

Shape the future of technology in healthcare by leading architectural strategy and innovation. Collaborate with clients to deliver scalable solutions, drive account growth, and mentor teams, ensuring...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $208K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative technology strategies for healthcare clients, translating business objectives into scalable solutions while mentoring teams and driving account growth through tru...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $208K *

Drive the technology strategy and architectural direction for key accounts in Healthcare and Life Sciences, translating business objectives into innovative solutions while mentoring teams and fosterin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.