diff --git a/awx/main/utils/common.py b/awx/main/utils/common.py
index 1770c6b53b..bf29b1f3a2 100644
--- a/awx/main/utils/common.py
+++ b/awx/main/utils/common.py
@@ -862,12 +862,13 @@ def ignore_inventory_computed_fields():
 
 
 def _schedule_task_manager():
-    from awx.main.scheduler.tasks import task_manager, dependency_manager
+    from awx.main.scheduler.tasks import task_manager, dependency_manager, workflow_manager
     from django.db import connection
 
     # runs right away if not in transaction
     connection.on_commit(lambda: task_manager.delay())
     connection.on_commit(lambda: dependency_manager.delay())
+    connection.on_commit(lambda: workflow_manager.delay())
 
 
 @contextlib.contextmanager