diff --git a/roles/openshift/project/templates/role-appowners.yml b/roles/openshift/project/templates/role-appowners.yml
index 9a9715c6dc..943d54c512 100644
--- a/roles/openshift/project/templates/role-appowners.yml
+++ b/roles/openshift/project/templates/role-appowners.yml
@@ -21,6 +21,11 @@ rules:
   - get
   - list
   - watch
+{% if env == "staging" %}
+  - create
+  - delete
+  - update
+{% endif %}
 - apiGroups:
   - ""
   attributeRestrictions: null