You may have heard the term "business architect" in your travels; if you haven't, you soon will. This emerging role will be vital in leading business transformation, including your own improvements in solutions delivery. Recognize and support your organization's business architect and you'll win a powerful ally; resist and you risk being left out of decisions that drive the future of your organization. Target the role as your career path and you'll have a chance to become your organization's most important business technology leader.