diff --git a/overcloud.j2.yaml b/overcloud.j2.yaml
index 181fb6c77c..d2a7e31790 100644
--- a/overcloud.j2.yaml
+++ b/overcloud.j2.yaml
@@ -114,6 +114,11 @@ parameters:
     description: What interface to add to the HypervisorNeutronPhysicalBridge.
     type: string
 
+  NodeCreateBatchSize:
+    default: 30
+    description: Maxiumum batch size for creating nodes
+    type: number
+
   # Jinja loop for Role in role_data.yaml
 {% for role in roles %}
   # Parameters generated for {{role.name}} Role
@@ -344,6 +349,9 @@ resources:
   {{role.name}}:
     type: OS::Heat::ResourceGroup
     depends_on: Networks
+    update_policy:
+      batch_create:
+        max_batch_size: {get_param: NodeCreateBatchSize}
     properties:
       count: {get_param: {{role.name}}Count}
       removal_policies: {get_param: {{role.name}}RemovalPolicies}