diff --git a/deploy/vmop-role.yaml b/deploy/vmop-role.yaml
index c96fb47..e1ae7bc 100644
--- a/deploy/vmop-role.yaml
+++ b/deploy/vmop-role.yaml
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ rules:
   - persistentvolumeclaims
   - pods
   verbs:
+  - watch
   - list
   - get
   - create