Architects are the defacto executors of a project, meaning that in addition to designing they also oversee: coordination with the other consultants (structural, electrical, HVAC, interiors, legal, and others) and the actual construction and delivery (builders, fabricators, mill workers, material delivery, and more). In the end, they do walktrhoughs to inspect each and every detail to ensure that the client is happy. They also become the point of contact for the client, understanding and managing their satisfaction with the project.

In a software development context architects would be designers, project managers, and QA. It's a skill set that carries over, making architects well rounded contributors to any team.