diff --git a/awx/main/models/unified_jobs.py b/awx/main/models/unified_jobs.py
index e9a4f00c91..a763239d15 100644
--- a/awx/main/models/unified_jobs.py
+++ b/awx/main/models/unified_jobs.py
@@ -713,7 +713,7 @@ class UnifiedJob(PolymorphicModel, PasswordFieldsModel, CommonModelNameNotUnique
         result = super(UnifiedJob, self).save(*args, **kwargs)
 
         # If status changed, update the parent instance.
-        if self.status != status_before and self.status != 'pending':
+        if self.status != status_before:
             self._update_parent_instance()
 
         # Done.