Gantt chart makers - Appen USA – Innovative Careers in Tech & Customer Support

Overview

Effective project planning starts with visibility—and Gantt charts provide just that. At Appen USA, we use modern Gantt chart tools to map project timelines, allocate tasks, and track real-time progress across remote teams.

Gantt charts are particularly valuable in managing multi-phase projects, aligning distributed teams, and keeping stakeholders informed. Whether you’re launching a large-scale QA initiative or a short-term data labeling task, our Gantt-powered workflows bring structure and clarity to every step.


Why We Use Gantt Charts

  • Visualize entire project timelines from start to delivery

  • Track task dependencies and deadlines across remote contributors

  • Easily adjust timelines when scope or priorities shift

  • Keep teams and clients aligned on milestones and deliverables

  • Highlight bottlenecks before they impact deadlines


🔧 Recommended Gantt Chart Tools

These tools are approved and commonly used by Appen USA project leads. We integrate them based on client preference or internal efficiency:

1. ClickUp

An all-in-one project management platform with dynamic Gantt views, dependencies, and workload charts. Ideal for teams managing detailed task hierarchies.

2. Asana (Timeline View)

Offers simple and intuitive Gantt-style timelines. Great for tracking multi-functional remote tasks, especially in client services and support.

3. TeamGantt

Perfect for users who want a Gantt-focused experience with drag-and-drop simplicity and team collaboration built in.

4. Smartsheet

Enterprise-ready and spreadsheet-style Gantt tool with powerful automation and reporting capabilities. Preferred by operations-heavy teams.

5. Trello (with Planyway or BigPicture)

Use Trello for simple boards and extend it with Gantt plugins for timeline views and cross-board planning.

6. Microsoft Project / Project Online

Advanced capabilities and integration with Microsoft 365. Suitable for complex internal or client-driven PM workflows.


Integration with Appen USA Workflows

Our project managers use Gantt charts to:

  • Plan onboarding phases

  • Map out sprint-based QA cycles

  • Schedule certification rollouts

  • Monitor role-specific timelines and deliverables

  • Report progress to clients or internal leads

All tools can be integrated with:

  • Slack / Teams for real-time updates

  • Google Calendar or Outlook for milestone syncing

  • Workflow automation tools like Zapier for triggering task alerts


Security & Access

All Gantt tools used with Appen USA meet the following standards:

  • Cloud-hosted with U.S.-based servers or encryption compliance

  • Compatible with SSO and role-based access control

  • Shareable with clients, team leads, and approved stakeholders only

  • Supported by our IT and project management teams


When to Use a Gantt Chart

Gantt charts are ideal when:

  • Your project has multiple tasks with dependencies

  • You want to track overlapping roles and workloads

  • You need a clear timeline to communicate with stakeholders

  • You’re managing cross-functional deliverables (e.g., support + QA + reporting)


Bonus: Templates & Onboarding

Appen USA offers:

  • Pre-built Gantt templates for customer support onboarding, QA tracking, and task scheduling

  • Step-by-step tutorials during certification for team members new to Gantt tools

  • Customization assistance from our PMs and onboarding team for larger engagements


Want to Use Gantt Charts in Your Project?

Our team can help you select, implement, and manage the right Gantt solution for your workflow. Whether you’re leading a short-term assignment or building a multi-month roadmap—we’ll make sure the visibility is built in from day one.

Contact your Appen USA project manager or request a setup session today.

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