diff --git a/cmd/manager/main.go b/cmd/manager/main.go
index bc2e7ba2d5..17e1122c70 100644
--- a/cmd/manager/main.go
+++ b/cmd/manager/main.go
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ import (
 var (
 	leaseDuration = 120 * time.Second
 	renewDeadline = 110 * time.Second
-	retryPeriod   = 20 * time.Second
+	retryPeriod   = 90 * time.Second
 )
 
 func main() {